Dholuo language

Spoken in

• Nilo -Saharan languages ​​niche Nilotic languages Luo languages Luo

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Luo

Luo

Luo (self- designation: Dholuo [ d̪ólúô ] ) is the language of the people of the Luo around Lake Victoria in Kenya and Tanzania, consisting of about 4 million people.

The East African writer Grace Ogot writes novels and short stories in their native language and in English Luo.

Basic vocabulary

Sayings

• Misawa! - Hello!
• IDHI nade? - How are you?
• Adhi Maber. - I'm fine.
• Oriti! - Goodbye!
• Wanere! - See you!
• Wanere kiny - see you tomorrow!
• Ber ahinya. - Well, well.
• Bi kaa! - Come here!
• Aheri! - I love you!
• Erokamano ahinya! - Thank you!
• Amosi? - Howdy!
• Nade - How are you?

Proverbs ( Ngeche )

• Omena bende right. - Literally: " A sardine is small, but still a fish. " - Corresponds to " On small fountain you also clears the thirst. "
• Kuot Ogwal, ok mon dhiang ' modho pi. - Literally: " The frog that inflates in the water, the cow does not stop from drinking. "