How to Say “Goodbye” in Luhya
The English phrase ‘goodbye’ is orio muno in Luhya. orio muno is used as a farewell when parting ways with someone.
About Luhya
Luhya, or Oluluhya, is a group of closely related Bantu dialects spoken by the Luhya people of western Kenya, in Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga and Busia counties, and across the border in eastern Uganda. Among the best known are Bukusu and Maragoli (Lulogooli), and speakers of different dialects do not always understand each other easily. The Luhya numbered about 6.8 million at the 2019 census, making them Kenya's second-largest ethnic group.
| Family | Niger-Congo, Bantu |
|---|---|
| People | about 6.8 million Luhya (2019) |
| Where spoken | western Kenya, eastern Uganda |
| Script | Latin alphabet |
| Code | luy (ISO 639-3) |
Population: Kenya Population and Housing Census (2019). Classification: Wikidata. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
How to Say “No” in Luhya
The English word “no” is expressed in Luhya as tawe. tawe is used as a particle to show negation or to express disagreement.
How to Say “Good Night” in Luhya
The English phrase “good night” is translated into Luhya as Eshiro eshilayi. This phrase is used as a farewell.
How to Say “Hello” in Luhya
The English phrase “hello” is translated into Luhya as mulembe. mulembe is used as a greeting.
How to Say “Yes” in Luhya
In Luhya, the English phrase “yes” is translated as ee. The word ee is a particle used to indicate agreement or acceptance.
How to Say “How Was Your Day” in Luhya
mushiere murie is how you say how was your day in Luhya. This phrase is used as a question to ask someone about the events and experiences of their day.
How to Say “Hi” in Luhya
Hi in Luhya is mulembe. mulembe is used as a friendly, informal greeting.
How to Say “Happy Birthday” in Luhya
The English phrase “happy birthday” is translated into Luhya as mukhono mulayi kwe inyanga yo kwibula.
How to Say “How Are You?” in Luhya
How are you? in Luhya is expressed as Oriena? Oriena? is a common greeting used to ask someone about their well-being.
How to Say “My Love” in Luhya
The English phrase ‘my love’ is translated into Luhya as omwene wanje. omwene wanje is a term of endearment used to address a person who is loved.