In a previous article Meaning and origin of Bukusu name, we looked at one explanation on the origin of the name Bukusu. In that article, we came to learn that the name Babukusu was given to the community by other people who came into contact with them. During the days of old, at the markets … Read more
To get to the meaning of the figure of speech nyanga ya mabasa in Bukusu, we will break down the phrase and learn new Bukusu words along the way. Meaning of nyanga In Bukusu language, nyanga means: The sun, also called enyanga; Day Meaning of khubasa The word mabasa comes from the Bukusu action word khubasa … Read more
A reader had the following question for us: How do we say, I am amazed in Bukusu language? Khuuka In Bukusu language khuuka means to be amazed (greatly surprised or astonished). Additionally, khuuka used to refer to exclamation sounds or ‘words’ common in Lubukusu such as: Wah! Eh! Eish! Balebe! Befwe! Bayee! Khuuka practice sentence … Read more
Here are names of 10 common rodents in Bukusu language + Bonus: Bukusu names of animals thought to be rodents, but are scientifically not rodents. Emuna Esabale Yabunje In Bukusu culture, this rat is said to be the ‘royal rat’ for its strange habit of having its resting nest littered with money. Curious to know … Read more
The Bukusu do have a specific greetings for different times of day. Let’s learn how to say good morning in Bukusu. Bwasiele You can comfortably say bwasiele translated as its dawn. This is closely related to how other Luhya subtribes say it, the only difference being the pronunciation. For example. the Maragoli say ‘vuche’, which … Read more
The moon was so bright that you could pick a needle in the grass. When you have a bright moonlight illuminating the night, in Bukusu language, it’s described as enje chelechenje. Meaning of phrase A moonlit night either in full moon or even earlier phases when the skies are clear. Learn new Bukusu words from … Read more
Culturally, lirumbi is more than a tool of a trade. This is true in part because among the Luhya, trades such as blacksmithing, medicine men and mukhebi (traditional circumcisers) are considered sacred. They are passed on along bloodlines, their secrets imbedded in the DNA of the custodians. We spoke to one such custodian, a retired … Read more
So how do you tell a Luhya in a pack? One way is that he maybe the obviously ‘omundu strong‘ personality. Maybe its the one oozing mulembe from every pore: stoic, holding their peace and advocating for understanding when all about them are losing theirs. Then there is this way, from their tabias. Not all … Read more
Common personal and possessive pronouns in Bukusu language. Find common use with sentences and translations. Bukusu language or Lubukusu is the tongue of Babukusu, the largest of the 18 houses of Mulembe Nation About learning Bukusu language with mulembe nation Select resources to learn Bukusu language: Emojis in Bukusu; Common Bukusu words and phrases relating … Read more
In this installment of our Bukusu language lesson series for beginners, we learn the names of human excretions, fluids and body secretions in Bukusu language – Lubukusu In this ARTICLE Learn Bukusu language: A short guide Blood and related Nose, eyes and mouth Torso Urine Poo Read this article together with 100+ Human body parts … Read more
