Luos are among the peoples in Kenya who have remained true to their culture despite the invasion and wide reception of western civilization in the country.
Their culture include the Luo language, which a good number of 'Nyikwa Ramogi Ajwang' (grandchildren of Ramogi Ajwang'), as they call themselves, understand.
It also entails using hidden phrases and sayings to express themselves, especially among adults, to hide emotions or frustration from the younger generation.
Here are some of the phrases that indicate that a Luo is either sad, stressed or upset.
1. Malit osiko
This phrase translates to 'pain will never go away', a phrase normally used during instances of death of a family member, a relative or a close friend.
The phrase alone can show you that the sayer is not happy and is going through tough times.
2. Ose ose
It translates to 'it has happened', a phrase used when something bad that cannot be reversed has happened.
It is a short phrase that indicates that though what has happened is a bad or saddening one, it has already occurred and its time to come to terms with it.
3. Lit to okchwer remo
The phrase loosely translates to 'painful but not bleeding', and is normally used to describe instances where an emotionally painful thing has occurred.
It demonstrates that though blood cannot be seen, or the pain is not physical like in the case of a wound or cut, it brings with it a similar pain.
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