Lugisu is the language of the 'Bamasaba' or 'Bagisu' tribe of eastern Uganda. A member of the Bantu family of languages.

Some basic phrases

hello = mulembe

how are you = ur-re-ena? OR ute-en homeni?

fine = bulayi OR indiyo umulayi

my name is ---- = lisina yo-say -----

what is your name = lisina yo butty narnu?