ofuwo
The Luo word for stupid is ofuwo.
ofuwo is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is lacking in intelligence.
Meaning: lacking in intelligence (adj)
Did you know?
- The intensity of the word ofuwo can be heightened by repeating it, a common linguistic feature in Nilotic languages to add emphasis.
- A person might avoid using ofuwo directly in front of elders, as it can be seen as a sign of disrespect to the social hierarchy, even if the person being insulted is a peer.
- Because Luo is a Nilotic language, it shares a deeper ancestral link with languages in Ethiopia and South Sudan than with the Swahili spoken in nearby cities.
Examples in context
- Nyaka en ofuwo.Nyaka is stupid.
Example conversation
Two siblings are arguing over a simple puzzle.
- OtienoKik wa bed ofuwo, watuonge kendo.Let's not be stupid, let's try again.
- AtienoIn e ma ofuwo, Otieno!You are the one who is stupid, Otieno!
- OtienoAnokwa, watuonge kendo maber.Fine, let's try again properly.
- AtienoMaber, watuonge sani.Good, let's try now.
