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Acholi and English are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.
Acholi belongs to the Nilo-Saharan family while English belongs to the Indo-European family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.
Both languages follow subject-verb-object (SVO) order, so clauses usually keep their shape during translation. Words tend to land in a similar position, which makes it easier to check a translation against the original even without fluency.
Acholi: Approximately 1.5 million speakers, mainly in Uganda and South Sudan. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from Acholi to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| Acholi | English |
|---|---|
| Apwoyo | Hello |
| Odiko maber | Good morning |
| Dyeceng maber | Good afternoon |
| Otyeno maber | Good evening |
| Dyewor maber | Good night |
| Apwoyo | Goodbye |
| Wa bi nen lacen | See you later |
| Wa bi nen diki | See you tomorrow |
| Wa jolo | Welcome |
| Itye nining? | How are you? |
| Atye maber, apwoyo | I am fine, thank you |
| Bed ki nino maber | Have a good day |
| Acholi | English |
|---|---|
| Tim ber | Please |
| Wapoyoyi | Thank you |
| Wapoyoyi matek | Thank you very much |
| Itye agonya | You are welcome |
| Ada | Yes |
| Ku | No |
| Tima kica | Excuse me |
| Tima kica | I am sorry |
| Pe tye peko mo | No problem |
| Adaa | Of course |
| Wa pwoyo | Congratulations |
| Bed ki gum maber | Good luck |
| Acholi | English |
|---|---|
| Nyingi anga? | What is your name? |
| Cwinya yom me rwate kwedi | Nice to meet you |
| In ia ki kwene? | Where are you from? |
| Itye ki mwaka adi? | How old are you? |
| An latin kwan | I am a student |
| Atye kany i yweyo | I am here on holiday |
| Atye kany pi tic | I am here for work |
| Man larema | This is my friend |
| Acholi | English |
|---|---|
| Acel | One |
| Aryo | Two |
| Adek | Three |
| Angwen | Four |
| Abic | Five |
| Abic | Six |
| Abiro | Seven |
| Aboro | Eight |
| Abongwen | Nine |
| Apar | Ten |
| Miya acel | One hundred |
| Alip acel | One thousand |
| Acholi | English |
|---|---|
| Tin | Today |
| Diki | Tomorrow |
| Laworo | Yesterday |
| Kombedi | Now |
| Lacen | Later |
| Cawa dong tye adi? | What time is it? |
| I odiko | In the morning |
| I otyeno | In the evening |
| Ceng baraja | Monday |
| Ceng Abic | Friday |
| Cabit ma bino | Next week |
| Cawa acel | One hour |
| Acholi | English |
|---|---|
| Ot lwok tye kwene? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Ka cung pa gadigadi tye kwene? | Where is the train station? |
| Bar dege tye kwene? | Where is the airport? |
| Atwero oo kunu nining? | How do I get there? |
| Lok tung acuc | Turn left |
| Lok tung acuc | Turn right |
| Cet anyim atir | Go straight ahead |
| Tye cok | It is near |
| Tye ka mabor | It is far |
| Arweny | I am lost |
| Amito taxi | I need a taxi |
| Atwero wilo tiket ki kwene? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| Tiket ne tye adi? | How much is the ticket? |
| Tye ber me wot? | Is it safe to walk? |
| Acholi | English |
|---|---|
| Kec tye ka neko | I am hungry |
| Orwo pii tye ka neka | I am thirsty |
| Pii, akwayi | Water, please |
| Meja pi dano aryo, akwayi | A table for two, please |
| Jami ma ki yubu me cam, akwayi | The menu, please |
| Ngo ma i miini tam iye? | What do you recommend? |
| Amito man | I would like this |
| Mit tutwal | It is delicious |
| Cik ni, akwayi | The bill, please |
| An pe a camo ringo | I do not eat meat |
| Atye ki two ma mako cam | I have a food allergy |
| Kawa | Coffee |
| Majan | Tea |
| Mugati | Bread |
| Acholi | English |
|---|---|
| Man tero wel cente adi? | How much does this cost? |
| Wel ne tek tutwal | It is too expensive |
| In iyee kad me wil? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| Atye ka neno keken | I am just looking |
| Abi tero ne | I will take it |
| Yab | Open |
| Ki umu | Closed |
| Donyo | Entrance |
| Wot woko | Exit |
| Cuk tye kwene? | Where is the market? |
| Acholi | English |
|---|---|
| Kony | Help |
| Lwongo daktar | Call a doctor |
| Goo cim bot abili | Call the police |
| Amito kony | I need help |
| Atye ka two | I am sick |
| Ot yat tye kwene? | Where is the hospital? |
| Ka cato yadi tye kwene? | Where is the pharmacy? |
| Lit kany | It hurts here |
| Amito daktar | I need a doctor |
| Tye ot yat mo macok kwedi? | Is there a hospital nearby? |
| Acholi | English |
|---|---|
| In iloko leb Munu? | Do you speak English? |
| An pe aniang | I do not understand |
| An aniang | I understand |
| Tim ber ilok mot | Please speak slowly |
| Tim ber idok i lok meno | Please repeat that |
| Walegi ni i coc piny | Please write it down |
| Man tyen lokke ngo? | What does this mean? |
| I waco lok man nining? | How do you say this? |
| Atye ka pwonyo | I am learning |
| Aloko manok | I speak a little |
| Itwero konya? | Can you help me? |
| Angeyo ku | I do not know |
Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.
English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.
Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.
Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.
English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.
Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc
The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.
Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Acholi is primarily spoken in northern Uganda, particularly in the Acholi sub-region, and parts of South Sudan.
Uses the Latin alphabet with 24 letters: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, ŋ, O, P, R, S, T, U, W, Y, Z.
Acholi is a tonal language with three tones: high, low, and falling. Tone affects word meaning, and vowel length plays a key role in distinguishing words.
Follows a Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order. It has an extensive system of noun classes and uses prefixes and suffixes for verb conjugation.
Includes loanwords from English, Swahili, and Arabic due to colonial and trade influences.
Part of the Western Nilotic branch of the Nilo-Saharan language family.
Uses the Latin script, standardized for Acholi language education and literacy.
Acholi was traditionally an oral language, with the Latin script introduced by missionaries in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Approximately 1.5 million speakers, mainly in Uganda and South Sudan.
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