How to Say “Brother” in Luganda

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muganda
The Luganda word for brother is muganda.
muganda refers to a male sibling.
Meaning: male sibling (noun)

When do people say it?

While muganda is the term for a brother, you may use the term Sebo (meaning sir) as a formal way to address an older brother politely.

Did you know?

  • In Luganda, the term muganda is also the word for a 'member' or 'citizen' of a specific clan or group.
  • The 'mu-' prefix in muganda is a hallmark of the Bantu language family, linking it to a vast network of related languages across Africa.
  • When speaking to an older brother, using the word muganda alone might actually be perceived as too blunt or disrespectful in certain traditional settings.

Examples in context

  • Oli muganda wange.
    You are my brother.

Example conversation

Babirye asks Mukasa about his family.

  1. Babirye

    Oli na muganda?
    Do you have a brother?
  2. Mukasa

    Ee, nnina muganda gumu.
    Yes, I have one brother.
  3. Babirye

    Avi eri?
    Where is he from?
  4. Mukasa

    Muganda wange ali mu Kampala.
    My brother is in Kampala.
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