We use stories, videos, pictures and all we need to help you speak Maragoli fluently using clever phrases. This section is for all who wish to talk in Lulogooli and not get teased, laughed at or embarrassed. If you are starting out, our 60+ list of Maragoli words translated and with meaning is a great place to begin your journey. Don’t forget to consult our growing Luhya-English dictionary. Also, it’d be clever of you if you took-in wisdom from our forefathers in the internet’s largest collection of Maragoli proverbs and sayings.
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
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
What is the literal meaning of nohenza iche engoko iliza, ulya ku? It means that if you keep watch or take stock of what chicken feed on, you can not eat chicken. Everyday use of nohenza iche engoko iliza, ulya ku? This phrase cautions against being petty about the sayings or mannerism of others. It … 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: ?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
The literal meaning of Nyasaye akonya avekonyaa is God helps those who help themselves. Everyday use of Nyasaye akonya avekonya This Maragoli phrase means there’s nothing for nothing in this world. By saying Nyasaye akonya avekonyaa one presents the idea that even divine intervention needs fertile ground to flourish. In this way, it is similar … Read more
Literal meaning; the mouth of the breast. This phrase is a decent, culturally sensitive way to refer to the nipple. In this phrase, the breast is thought of as a feeding bottle. See also: Omunwa gwa ijuba. Speak better Lulogoli, get to know the translation and meaning of common Maragoli proverbs and sayings Maragoli Proverbs … Read more
Literal meaning: My first husband. In Maragoli culture, figuratively speaking, a woman husbands include her husbands brothers, cousins or such like relations that her husband can call brother. 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 … Read more
