The various
Luhya tribes speak several related languages and dialects, though some of them are no closer to each other than they are to neighboring non-Luhya languages. For example, the
Bukusu people are ethnically Luhya, but the
Bukusu dialect is a variety of
Masaba. (See
Luhya people for details.) However, there is a core of
mutually intelligible dialects that comprise Luhya proper: • Wanga • Tsotso • Marama • Kisa • Kabras • East Nyala
All Luhya subtribes •
Banyala •
Bukusu •
Gisu •
Idakho •
Isukha •
Kabras •
Khayo •
Kisa •
Marachi •
Maragoli •
Marama •
Masaaba •
Nyole •
Samia •
Tachoni •
Tiriki •
Tsotso •
Wanga Comparison A comparison between two dialects of Luhya proper, and to two other Bantu languages spoken by the Luhya:
Comparison to Bantu == Phonology ==