mulembe
The English phrase "hello" is translated into Luhya as mulembe.
mulembe is used as a greeting.
Meaning: greeting (intj)
How does it change in a sentence?
A personalized version of this greeting is Mulembe nyinyi!, which uses the plural pronoun for "you".
Did you know?
- The greeting mulembe is actually a noun meaning 'peace' rather than a verb or an interjection like 'hello'.
- In many Luhya communities, the greeting is often accompanied by a specific physical gesture or a slight bow to show respect to elders.
- The term Mulembe has become so iconic that it is used as a brand name for various businesses and cultural festivals to signify a welcoming and peaceful atmosphere.
Examples in context
- Mulembe!Hello!
- Mulembe, muli muno?Hello, how are you?
Example conversation
Wafula meets Nekesa on the way to the market.
- WafulaMulembe, Nekesa.Hello, Nekesa.
- NekesaMulembe, Wafula.Hello, Wafula.
- WafulaMuli muno?How are you?
- NekesaNdi muno, muli muno?I am fine, how are you?
