The Maragoli phrase or saying chukumazi kigona vuruhu is a popular quip with deep meaning. Join us as we explore the meaning of the meaning of this Maragoli saying, learn Luhya culture and build our vocabulary in Lulogooli. Translation of chukumazi kigona vuruhu in English In English, this phrase translates to – The person living … Read more
Literal meaning: To be written a job. This Maragoli phrase means to be engaged or get employed. My thoughts are that it arose from colonial times or from western culture where one is given papers (pass or contract respectively) to signify their being employed. Speak better Lulogoli, get to know the translation and meaning of … Read more
Literal Meaning: He who makes tickles you and makes you laugh will make your pregnant. This phrase was used by senges and other adults to warn young girls ( mostly adolescents whose bodies are changing) about mindless flirting with men. This is because unlike childish games of before, they could now get in the family … Read more
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
Literal meaning of amazi gavula omwyoyo mmbi is: Water does not have an evil or bad heart Meaning of Maragoli Luhya saying amazi gavula omwyoyo mmbi This phrase is the Maragoli way of saying water is life. All usual precautions taken into account, we have all drank, washed or used otherwise water from different sources … Read more
Literal Meaning: ?Go away?. Used to dismiss someone’s point of view or the person themselves. Similar to the phrase ?reka agogo? although this phrase is commonly used in anger or in a way to challenge another, it is also used in normal joyful conversation between friends when the other says something that is unbeliveable or … Read more
Inda in Maragoli refers to the abdomen area. Often when one talks of inda in relation to a female, they are refering to their possible pregnant state. Therefore, the phrase herita inda means to be with child. Alternatively, one can say ave inda in reference to one being in the family way. Speak better Lulogoli, … Read more
Literal meaning: We come for good, we have no other (ill) intent. This Maragoli phrase is used as an icebreaker in difficult conversations or when the parties involved are strangers to each other or when you have no clue why a person is visiting especially in the background of previously strained relations. One can also … Read more
Literal meaning: Money is not picked. This Maragoli saying is used to remind a lazy person that one does not just come by money. One has to work to get money. It can also be used to caution those who are wasteful with resources or those with unlimited demands Speak better Lulogoli, get to know … Read more
Literal meaning: They who depends/relies on their brothers’ or kin sleeps hungry. This Maragoli saying is a kick up the backside for the lazy. It also is used as a warning against the dependency culture. Speak better Lulogoli, get to know the translation and meaning of common Maragoli proverbs and sayings Maragoli Proverbs and Sayings … Read more
