Maragoli

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 … 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 … Read more

Literal meaning; Leave yours. This Maragoli phrase is used to dismiss/rebuke someone who has said/done something. When used this way, it is applied to distance the person?s bad behavior from … Read more

Literal meaning of this phrase is that foolishness has got no cure. This phrase compares well in meaning with the quote ?The difference between genius and stupidity is that even … Read more

This Maragoli phrase is similar in meaning to the English saying ?Do not carry all your eggs in one basket.? The phrase warns against placing all your efforts, hopes or … Read more

Literal meaning: (They have) become hard. This Maragoli phrase means the situation is getting worse, facing south. Speak better Lulogoli, get to know the translation and meaning of common Maragoli … Read more

Literal meaning: firewood that is not yet in the fire laughs at the one burning. This phrase is similar in meaning to the Swahili saying ?Mwenzako akinyolewa, chako tia maji.? … Read more