misawa
The English phrase "hello" is translated into Luo as misawa.
misawa is used as a greeting to say hello.
Meaning: greeting (intj)
Did you know?
- The concept of 'peace' is deeply embedded in the root of many Luo greetings, meaning that when you say hello, you are essentially checking the social harmony of the room.
- In many Luo communities, the effectiveness of your greeting depends as much on your posture as your words, often requiring a respectful stance when saying misawa to an elder.
- While misawa is a general greeting, Luo speakers often prefer greeting based on the time of day or the specific activity the other person is doing.
Example conversation
Atieno and Ochieng meet on the street.
- AtienoMisawa, Ochieng!Hello, Ochieng!
- OchiengMisawa, Atieno!Hello, Atieno!
- AtienoIriti nade?How are you?
- OchiengAdhi maber, erokamano.I am doing well, thank you.
