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What is the African Luhya term for English word play?

There isn't a single direct translation for "word play" in Luhya. This is because the concept of word play is very broad and encompasses many different types of linguistic games.

However, depending on the specific type of word play you're referring to, some Luhya terms could be used to capture the essence:

* For puns: "Kulunga obeso" (literally "to bend a word") could be used to describe the play on words inherent in puns.

* For riddles: "Okufumba" (literally "to ask a question") could be used to describe the use of riddles as a form of word play.

* For tongue twisters: "Okutunga etima" (literally "to twist the tongue") could be used to describe the difficulty in saying tongue twisters.

Ultimately, the best way to capture the meaning of "word play" in Luhya would be to explain the specific type of word play you are referring to and then use the closest Luhya equivalent.

It's also worth noting that Luhya is a diverse language with various dialects. The specific terms used may vary depending on the dialect spoken.

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