Learn how to speak Maragoli fluently with these clever phrases

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.

Meaning of Maragoli phrase Genda garaha waduka.

January 18, 2022December 26, 2021 by Omwami Mwene

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 … Read more

Meaning of Maragoli phrase omundu we indakwe

October 31, 2022December 26, 2021 by Omwami Mwene

Omundu we indakwe is a person who’s out of luck. Nothing they touch flourishes, everything they do seems to end in failure. You can compare the Maragoli phrase omundu we … Read more

Meaning of Maragoli phrase Kalaga amageri

January 18, 2022December 26, 2021 by Omwami Mwene

Literal meaning: cut cleverness. This Maragoli phrase is used to remind someone that they need to be wise in their decision. Speak better Lulogoli, get to know the translation and … Read more

Meaning of Maragoli phrase Kuzi kumarahi, si kovee na…

January 18, 2022December 26, 2021 by Omwami Mwene

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 … Read more

Meaning of Maragoli phrase Zisendi zidorwa mbaa.

January 18, 2022December 26, 2021 by Omwami Mwene

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 … Read more

Meaning of Maragoli phrase Uyu wasuvila mu cha amwavo yagona nzara

January 18, 2022December 26, 2021 by Omwami Mwene

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 … Read more

Meaning of Maragoli phrase Omunwa gwa ijuba

January 18, 2022December 26, 2021 by Omwami Mwene

Literal meaning: The mouth of a bottle. The meaning of this Maragoli phrase is used to describe the opening of a bottle. Speak better Lulogoli, get to know the translation … Read more

14 common Maragoli phrases to spice up your speech sound like a proper Mulogooli

April 14, 2026August 5, 2020 by Omwami Mwene

wordcloud of common Maragoli phrases

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 … Read more

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