Language
Ekegusii Glossary
Ekegusii (also called Ekisii or Gusii) is the Bantu language of the Abagusii people. This glossary grows as community speakers and researchers contribute verified terms. Unverified entries are marked.
A
- Abagusii
- The Abagusii are the Gusii people of Kisii and Nyamira counties.Research reviewed
- Amagambo (pl. amagambo)
- Proverbs; wise sayings.Research reviewed
E
- Ekebo
- A traditional Gusii basket (weaving tradition).Under review
- Ekegusii
- The Gusii language; also called Ekisii or Gusii.Research reviewed
- Ekisii (pl. Ekegusii)
- Alternative name for the Gusii language.Research reviewed
- Ekyalo
- A Gusii neighbourhood or village community.Under review
- Engoro
- The supreme being / creator deity in Gusii traditional belief.Research reviewed
M
- Mama
- Mother (also used as respectful address for women).Research reviewed
- Mogusii
- The eponymous ancestor figure around whom Gusii clan traditions are organised; also the source of our organisation's name.Research reviewed
N
- Nyanya
- A Gusii term of respect used for elders.Under review
O
- Obokano
- The Gusii bowl lyre — a stringed instrument central to Gusii music.Research reviewed
- Obulungu
- Soapstone / steatite — the soft stone carved in Tabaka.Under review
- Omanyi
- Traditional Gusii beer brewed from finger millet.Under review
- Omochie (pl. omochi)
- The traditional Gusii homestead — a kin-ordered fenced compound.Under review
- Omogusii (pl. Abagusii)
- A Gusii person; member of the Abagusii.Research reviewed
- Omwana (pl. abana)
- Child.Research reviewed
- Omwesii
- A Gusii term associated with initiation coming-of-age (term under review).Under review
S
- Sebete
- Father.Under review
W
- Waigoro
- A Gusii clan — associated with the Moraa Ng'iti tradition.Research reviewed
- Wamari
- A Gusii clan.Under review
- Wanganga
- A Gusii clan; also associated with traditional specialists.Under review
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