What is blessings in Maragoli?

Zingavi, as we commonly pronounce it today or tsingavi as written in old Maragoli is the word for blessings in Maragoli language. To learn more, watch the video if you prefer video or read the article for those who prefer so. Video: Zingavi is Blessings in Maragoli | Let’s Learn Luhya Short video to help … Read more

Umwana ipilau, an elegant way say beautiful in Luhya

an artistic impression of a chocolatey babe or choco baba sweet n spicy babe who in Maragoli language is known as umwana ipilau

Wow her with the Maragoli phrase ‘umwana ipilau’ and score extra points. Do you want to know how to impress your crush with your Luhya language skills by complimenting their beauty? Well, you are in good luck as Luhya is one of the most romantic Great Lakes Bantu African languages. With Luhya, you’ll never run … Read more

Umwana ichocolate, an elegant way to say beautiful in Luhya

an artistic impression of a chocolatey babe or choco babe or chocolate babe who in Maragoli language is known as umwana ichocolate

Wow her with the Maragoli phrase ‘umwana ichocolate’ and score extra points. Learn what this flawless phrase means and how to best use it. Do you want to know how to impress your crush with your Luhya language skills by complimenting their beauty? Well, you are in good luck as Luhya is one of the … Read more

The deep meaning of vuche or vuchee, saying “Good Morning” in Maragoli

When someone says ‘”vuche” or “vuchee”, you simply answer back “vuche” or “vuchee”. It is a simple greeting to master. However, this Maragoli greeting – ‘bushiere’ in some Luhya dialects – means more than just “good morning”. Join us as we find out the deep meaning of vuche Vuche (or vuchee), the morning greeting is … Read more

Amen meaning in Maragoli

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The online dictionary, dictionary dot com, says: Amen is derived from the Hebrew āmēn, which means “certainty,” “truth,” and “verily”. Does it mean the same in Maragoli language? Join us as we explore, and get to know amen meaning in Maragoli. First, is there a Maragoli word for Amen? No, not one I know of. Back in … Read more

Meaning of old Maragoli saying about a fool: yagonera amasiru

Is there a fool of fools? The Maragoli people of Western Kenya say there is. In describing such irredeemable imbeciles, the children of Andimi say of them: yagonera amasiru. Meaning, (s)he has slept on foolishness. Practice sentence showing use of the saying yagonera amasiru in everyday speak Sentence in Lulogooli Sentence in English Meaning Engoko … Read more

Meaning of Maragoli phrase: beera tsimbabasi

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Definition and meaning of Beera tsimbabasi In Lulogooli, tsimbabasi pronounced zee-m-baa.baa-si is mercy or pity. This Maragoli phrase is one used to beg for forgiveness or to apologize. Meaning of new Maragoli words Learn and grow your mastery of Lulogooli with us. Find the quick meaning of Maragoli words in the phrase Beera tsimbabasi. For … Read more

Meaning of Maragoli phrase Kuhayahaya

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Definition and meaning of Maragoli phrase Kuhayahaya Literal meaning is to be unsettled, be all over the place. I find this Maragoli phrase interesting given how it reminds me of similar sounding and meaning words in Kenya’s urban slang sheng. Take for instance that in sheng we say kuhaha or kugwaya gwaya when someone is … Read more

Meaning of Maragoli phrase: Vika uvutima

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Definition and meaning of vika uvutima Literal meaning – a salty person. A bitter person who carries revenge, hate and bile towards another (rightfully so or not) due to their unforgiving nature. Meaning of new Maragoli words Learn and grow your mastery of Lulogooli with us. Find the quick meaning of Maragoli words in the … Read more

Meaning of Maragoli phrase Utalola nyina vukana, dada yahana vuzwa…

Literal meaning Speak better Lulogoli, get to know the translation and meaning of common Maragoli proverbs and sayings Maragoli Proverbs and Sayings Mulembe Nation is home to the Internet’s largest collection of Maragoli proverbs and sayings; including tit bits on their use and meaning. Plus links to delightful and insightful stories on our heritage and … Read more