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: 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
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 any excuses they may have by framing their behaviour or actions as their own doing or personality flaw. Although this phrase is commonly used in … Read more
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: 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: It eats, it gets used to, it will be trapped by a rope made from banana from the outer sheath of banana trees. This Maragoli phrase is used to warn on being complacent, being mindless about a situation especially one that is advantageous. Speak better Lulogoli, get to know the translation and meaning … Read more
Literal meaning: Do not become a tick. This Maragoli phrase is used to call to order those with parasitic tendencies, always depending on others, always wanting to feed off others. 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 … Read more
Literal meaning: slow slow you will get there. This Maragoli phrase is similar to the Swahili saying mwenda pole hajikwai. It is used to encourage someone who is taking small steps towards a goal that they will eventually be successful or at times to temper those who go about their activities with haste so that … Read more
