In this article, we get to translate and know the meaning of the Maragoli saying: umkana umuravu niriduka ria ovotele. Kindly note that this article is part of Learn Maragoli online, Free Lessons for Intermediate learners. Literal meaning of umkana umuravu niriduka ria ovotele A light-skinned girl is a shop for all. Meaning of umkana … 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 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 … 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.? It cautions against laughing at or celebrating another person?s misfortune. It can also be used in place of the English idiom ?What goes around, comes … Read more
How to say I love you in Maragoli. Yanza is the Maragoli word for Love. To say I love you in Maragoli, you add ‘nda’ and the prefix ‘ku’ (verb) to say: Nda kuyanza. One can add the word iligali, pronounced i-ri-guh-ri, so that they say: ‘ nda kuyanza iligali’ to mean that they love … 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
This is the story of the lost children of Maragoli. A story told to myself, in passing, by my beloved late paternal uncle Herman. Unfortunately, baba Herman’s passing on in late 2020 at the ripe old age of 88 denied me a chance to be versed as-it-was on this little talked about, but significant chunk … Read more
Linyonyi lia kukwimba, a bird has sang (about) you, is a Maragoli saying that’s the perfect quip, clincher or savory figure of speech for those moments when caught out. Do you wish to speak kimaragoli like a true Maragoli? Sayings and proverbs are a sure way to get you speaking Lulogooli not only fluently but … Read more
Learn how to speak Maragoli with us! Today, we’ve curated a list of 14 common Maragoli phrases to spice up your speech, and sound like a ‘proper’ Mulogooli. Remember to pair this lesson with our free lessons on learning to speak Luhya. Not only will revisiting these resources on learning Luhya help reduce attrition of … Read more
Looking for a name for your baby girl? Well, look no further. 40+ most popular Maragoli baby girl names to consider. See Our Wiki For Full A TO Z List of All Maragoli Girl Names 40+ Most Popular Maragoli baby girl names The Maragoli have some of the most unique and beautiful names for girls. … Read more
Often, these Maragoli form of baby names are the subject of memes and but of jokes. This is even as sons and daughters of Mulembe carry them as they are in our national identity cards. Today we say no to shaming. We are making lemonade from the lemons. Among the Luhya, naming children after our … Read more
