How to Say “Goodbye” in Luhya

By Georgia Hazel • Updated October 1, 2026

orio muno

The English phrase 'goodbye' is orio muno in Luhya.

orio muno is used as a farewell when parting ways with someone.

Meaning: farewell (intj)

Did you know?

Because Luhya is a cluster of Bantu languages, a speaker from the Bukusu area might find the farewell of a Maragoli speaker completely unrecognizable.
When parting, the social status of the person being addressed often dictates whether you use a simplified or a more respectful version of a departure phrase.
A person might use a different version of 'orio muno' depending on whether they are the one leaving or the one staying behind.

Example conversation

Nafula is leaving Wanyonyi's house after a visit.

Nafula

Saba muno, Wanyonyi.
Thank you very much, Wanyonyi.
Wanyonyi

Twalye muno, Nafula.
You are very welcome, Nafula.
Nafula

Orio muno!
Goodbye!
Wanyonyi

Orio muno, mbeho!
Goodbye, be safe!

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Georgia Hazel

Hi there, I'm Georgia! A total language enthusiast, I have a knack for tackling tricky pronunciations and delight in sharing what I've learned. Exploring dialects, colloquialisms, and every shade of language tone is my bread and butter. I have a soft spot for uncovering the romantic ways to say "hi", expressing heartfelt messages in Maithili or Beary, or even saying goodbye to a fish! Beyond linguistics, I'm an incurable film buff, enjoy a good nature walk, and love spending time with my ever-growing collection of houseplants. Lately I have been learning Luhya as well, and I now write guides on how to say things in Luhya too. I can't wait to explore the world of words further with you!

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