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Luyia

Luyia

9.9
A group of closely related Bantu languages spoken in western Kenya
  • noun
: idiomas luyia
  • Linguists consider Luyia a cluster of closely related languages rather than a single tongue.

Examples

  • Several dialects within Luyia are mutually intelligible but recognized as distinct languages.

  • The cultural festival featured songs performed in different varieties of Luyia spoken across the region.

  • Are you familiar with the Luyia language family?

  • The Luyia dialects are diverse and fascinating.

  • Linguists consider Luyia a cluster of closely related languages rather than a single tongue.

  • The cultural festival featured songs performed in various dialects of Luyia spoken in western Kenya.

  • Several dialects within Luyia are mutually intelligible, making them an interesting subject of study.

Synonyms

Luyia language
vsLuyia
9.9

A language spoken in western Kenya by the Luhya people

is a cluster of closely related Bantu languages rather than a single language

Compounds

Luyia language
9.9

A language spoken in western Kenya by the Luhya people

Surface Forms

Luyia singular
Luyias plural

Etymology

Luyia comes from the name of the Luhya people and is used for the many closely related 'dialects' they speak across the region. So Luyia can mean a cluster of similar languages, not just one single tongue.