10 simple Gusii words you should know before visiting Kisii

 

1. Bwakire

This simply means Good morning. When someone tells you ‘bwakire’ he/she is simply passing morning greetings.

2. Bwairire

‘ Bwairire’ is another form of greeting in Gusii meaning Good evening.

3. Obotuko Obuya

When you want to tell someone goodnight or sleep well in Gusii you just say ‘obotuko obuya’

4. Mbuya mono

It is a way of showing gratitude. ‘ mbuyu mono ‘ means thank you.

5. Ng’acheri

Ng’acheri means excuse me. If you want to tell someone to excuse you in Gusii you simply say ‘ng’acheri’

6. Ng’abere

When you want to tell someone sorry in Gusii you say ‘ng’ abere’ when someone tells you ‘ng’abere’ he/she is simply telling you sorry.

7. Nkonye

When someone tells you ‘ nkonye ‘ in Gusii he/she is simply telling you that he/she needs your help.

8. Tororane

‘Tororane’ means goodbye or see you later. When you want to see off a friend in Kisii or someone you love, just say ‘ ‘tororane’

9. Ng’aki

It is an informal greeting mostly used by the youths in Kisii to mean hello.

10. Yaya/Eee

In Gusii ‘ eee ‘ means yes I agree while ‘yaya’ means no I disagree.