weeraba
weeraba is the Luganda way to say bye.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
How does it change in a sentence?
When a group of people is saying goodbye to one another, you can use the plural form tuliweeraba, which means "we see each other".
Did you know?
- In Buganda, the kingdom where Luganda is spoken, farewells are often prolonged with inquiries about the family, making the actual word weeraba the very last step of a long process.
- Luganda uses a complex system of 'class' markers that change the prefix of words. The 'wee' in weeraba is a reflexive marker, making the phrase functionally different from most English imperatives.
- The root of weeraba is the verb okulaba, which means 'to see'. Instead of wishing someone a 'good trip', you are essentially saying 'see yourself'.
Examples in context
- Weeraba, ssebo.Bye, sir.
- Weeraba, nnyabo.Bye, ma'am.
Example conversation
Nakayonze is leaving Kato at the bus stop.
- NakayonzeWeeraba, Kato!Bye, Kato!
- KatoWeeraba, Nakayonze!Bye, Nakayonze!
- NakayonzeTunaalabagana enkya.We will see each other tomorrow.
- KatoKale, genda bulungi.Okay, go safely.
