Luhya Language and Culture

The English term for "nabuhusan" is "clothed" or "dressed."

Musa balbisiana is the technical for the wild or original banana.

Bataw is a tagalog vegetable (Philippines). It is a bean pod. In English, it is known as lablab or hyacinth bean (lablab purpureus).

marinated, boiled, grilled and fried pig face (ears, cheeks and snout)

Another term for Old English is Anglo-Saxon.

The English term for "duhat" is Java plum or black plum.

The English term for "babaero" is "womanizer." It refers to a man who has a tendency to pursue romantic or sexual relationships with multiple women.

Magkatugma is RHYMING in English.

In the African Luhya language, God is known as "Nyasaye".

The Luhya word 'abekho' means 'relatives' in the English language.

There is no known meaning for the African Luhya word "Khotsaa" in English. It could be a word from a specific Luhya dialect or possibly a personal or family name. Without further context, it is difficult to determine the precise meaning of the word.

The African Luhya term for the English word 'fire' is omuliro.

The African Luhya term for the English word 'clean' is Omulafu.

The luhya word for the English word answer is jibu.

In the African Luhya language, the word "saya" typically refers to a type of traditional dance or musical instrument. It can vary slightly in meaning depending on the specific context or dialect within the Luhya community.

The equivalent of the English word leave in African luhya language is "Rula".

Eshimuka is a traditional form of peer education in Zambia, where older adolescents and young adults are trained to serve as role models and mentors for younger adolescents. They provide information on sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS prevention, and life skills through interactive discussions and activities. Eshimuka aims to empower young people with accurate information and promote positive behavior change.

Kerching is the sound that is made by a cash register or when someone is talking about large amounts of money. More information on the word kerching can be found online at the website Longman English Dictionary.

The Luhya word ifula refers to rain in English language.

The equivalent of the English word boy in African luhya is "Omusiani".

Ikabati is an African Luhya word that refers to a cupboard.

The African Luhya term for the English word Water is "Amatsi".

The term used for a person who served a year term in an English prison and was sent to the colonies to work is an indentured servant. Under this system, the person would work for a specific period of time, typically seven years, in exchange for their passage to the colonies and sustenance.

The translation for the English word sick in the luhya language is "wagonjwa."

The Shangaan translation for Peace is "Kuhlula."