The Embu people, the speakers of the Kiembu language, are found in Embu County in the former Eastern Province in Kenya. Coming up is a list of 100 commonly used Kiembu words and their translations. Uvoro – how are you Ri? – When? Ku? – Where? Uka – come Hava – here Varia – there Vakuve – close (noun) Kuraca – far (noun) Ciakwa – my/mine Cucu – grandmother … [Read more...]
100 Most Commonly Used Maasai Words and their Translations
The Maasai language is spoken by at least 5 million people in East Africa. It is spoken by the Maasai community, a predominantly pastoralist people who traverse the semi-arid regions of Kenya and Tanzania in search of pasture and water for their flocks. Here are 100 of the most commonly used words in the Maasai language. Nabo – One Are – Two Uni – Three Ogúan – Four … [Read more...]
100 Commonly Used Kisii Words and their translations
Top 100 Kisii Words and their translations The Kisii language is spoken by the people of the Kisii tribe who inhabit the fertile Kisii highlands in Nyamira and Kisii counties in Western Kenya. Below is a list of the most common words that are used by this community. Bwakire buya – Good morning Bwairire buya – Good night Mbuya muno – Thank you Ng’aki ongederete – How … [Read more...]
100 Commonly Used Kimeru Words and their Translations
Top 100 Kimeru Words The Meru, one of Kenya’s most populous tribes, live on the eastern and northern slopes of Mount Kenya. Their language is rich and varied, depending on the dialect spoken. Below are some common Kimeru words that may help you on your next trip to the region! Now that you have this list of top 100 Kimeru words, you are all set for your first visit to … [Read more...]
100 Commonly Used Kamba Words and their Translations
The Kamba tribe in Kenya is one of the largest tribes in the country, making up 11% of the country’s population. For anyone who is interested in learning the colorful Kamba language, here are a few words to start with! 1. Wakyeewa ata? – Good morning 2. Wi museo? - Are you fine? 3. Ni museo – I am fine 4. Ni muvea – Thank you 5. Uka tuthi – Come let’s go 6. Koma nesa – … [Read more...]