Kimaragoli/Maragoli/Logoli is a language spoken in Vihiga County in Kenya by the Maragoli people.
It belongs to the Luhya group of languages.
If you're just starting to learn Kimaragoli, I've compiled a list of commonly used words with their English translations to make mastering the language a breeze. I hope this resource will be helpful in your language journey!
GREETINGS IN KIMARAGOLI
| ENGLISH | KIMARAGOLI |
|---|---|
| Good evening. | Bwakira |
| Good morning. | Bushiere |
| Good afternoon. | Milembe ju mbasu |
| How are you? | Uve ndi? |
| How are you today? | Uve ndi nunu? |
| I am fine. | Ndi mulamu |
| Have a good day. | Vaa ni lidiku lilai. |
| I am doing great. | Ndi mulamu. |
| Hi/Hello. | Milembe |
| Nice to meet you. | Nyanzi kuagana nive. |
| See you soon. | Kulolane kalunu |
| See you later. | Kulolane baadaye |
LOVE WORDS IN KIMARAGOLI
| ENGLISH | KIMARAGOLI |
|---|---|
| I love you. | Nakuyanza |
| I miss you. | Kuchemi |
| Love you so much | Nakuyanza sana |
| I want to see you. | Nenya kukulola |
| I love you with all my heart. | Nakuyanza nu mwoyo gwange gwosi |
| I love you too | Kali inze nakuyanza |
| I like you. | Unyanzidhi |
| You are beautiful. | Uveye mrembo |
| My love. | Myanze wange |
| You look beautiful. | Ufwana vulai |
| My beautiful wife. | Mkere wange mrembo |
| I miss you so much, darling. | Ndakumisa sana, myanze |
| I need you. | Kuenyaa |
| You will miss me. | Ulanchema |
| Goodbye, my love. | Kulolane, myanze wange |
| See you tomorrow. | Kulolane mgambaa |
| I will marry you. | Nakuhila |
| I want some space. | Nenyaku vuyangu |
| I need your love. | Nenya buyanzi bubwo |
| You are mine. | Uve wange |
DIRECTIONS IN KIMARAGOLI
| ENGLISH | KIMARAGOLI |
|---|---|
| Where are you? | Uve hai? |
| Where did you go? | Udhiri hena? |
| Where do you live? | Umenya hai? |
| Where are you going? | Udhidha hai? |
| Where were you? | Uvele hee? |
COMMON QUESTIONS IN A CONVERSATION IN KIMARAGOLI
| ENGLISH | KIMARAGOLI |
|---|---|
| How much? | Dhianga? |
| How are you feeling? | Uhulaa ndi? |
| How have you been? | Wakavedha ndi? |
| What is your name? | Kina nalio lita lilio?/ lita lio ni ki? |
| What are you doing? | Ukola ki? |
| What are you cooking/eating? | Udeka ki? |
| Are you okay, dear? | Uli vulai, myanze? |
| When are you coming? | Wadha Lidiku ki? |
| How was your night/day? | Vudiku vuvyo vuveye ndi/Mvasu gugwo guveye ndi? |
| How are you doing? | Uveye ndi? |
| How is your family? | Ifamili yo iveye ndi? |
| How was your day? | Lidiku lilio liveye ndi? |
| What is wrong? | Kina kivi? |
| What do you mean? | Umaanisha ki? |
| How's the weather over there? | Ligulu livendi iwene ilaa? |
| Have you gone to church? | Udhii mwivugana? |
| What is this? | Kindu ki yiki? |
| What's going on? | Kina kidhillaa? |
| Are you listening? | Uhulikidhaa? |
| Have you heard? | Uhulile? |
| Can I go home? | Nyala kudhia yengo? |
| Can I ask something? | Nyala kuteva kindu? |
| How is everything? | Vindu viveye ndi? |
| What’s your phone number? | Inamba yoyo yi simu ni irina |
EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS IN KIMARAGOLI
| ENGLISH | KIMARAGOLI |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Lidiku lilai li livulwa. |
| Thank you. | Sandidhe |
| I am sorry. | Ndi Modi |
| You are welcome. | Umaa kukaribishwa |
| Me too! | Kali nze! |
| God bless you. | Nyasaye akuwe dhikavi. |
| May God protect you | Nyasaye akulinde |
| Please help me. | Konya |
| She is happy. | Ayanzi |
| I don't know. | Manyi daa. |
| I will come tomorrow. | Nadha mgamba. |
| Come here! | Amba hanu! |
| Feel at home. | Ihulee yengo. |
| Be blessed. | Uveye ni dhikavi. |
| I am coming soon | Nadha kalunu |
| Leave me alone. | Ndeka wonyene |
| It is okay. | Iveye sawa |
| I am going home. | Nthidha yengo. |
| I don't want. | Nenyi daa. |
| Love is a beautiful thing. | Buyanzi ni kindu kilai. |
| Let me try. | Leka njelidhe. |
| Welcome home. | Wingiridhwi yengo |
| I reached home safely. | Nduki yengo Vulai. |
| God is good. | Nyasaye ni mulai. |
| I don't understand. | Chi ma kuelewa |
| We are happy to see you. | Kuyanzi kuvalola. |
| I have it. | Ndi nacho. |
| Rest in peace. | Gona mu vuhonjelu. |
| I don't have money. | Ndi ni dhisendi daa. |
| I am done. | Maa ku mala. |
| I am going to the shop. | Nthidha mwiduka |
| Happy new year. | Mwaka myaa. |
| Bad manners. | Mima Mivi |
| Stop using your phone. | Leka kutumikira isimu. |
| I need a favour, please. | Nenya ukonye , nuyanza |
| Haven’t seen you for ages. | Wagota kumiaka. |
| Great to see you again. | Nyanzi kukulola Kandi. |
| I really appreciate it. | Sandidhe sana. |
| You made my day. | Unombeye lidiku. |
| No problem. | Ishida iveyo daa. |
| We're hiring. | Kuandikaa |
What next?
Keep going! Learning a language takes consistent practice, but it doesn't have to be difficult. A useful tip is to learn five Kimaragoli words every day from the Kimaragoli dictionary to improve your skills.
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