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How Acholi and English compare

Shared writing system

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.

Unrelated language families

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.

Matching sentence structure

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.

Speakers

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.

Common Acholi phrases in English

Everyday phrases translated from Acholi to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

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

Courtesy

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

Introductions

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

Numbers

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

Time and dates

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

Directions and travel

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?

Food and restaurants

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

Shopping and money

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?

Emergency and health

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?

Getting help with language

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.

About English Language

Geographical Distribution

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.

Alphabet

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

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

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.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

About Acholi Language

Geographical Distribution

Acholi is primarily spoken in northern Uganda, particularly in the Acholi sub-region, and parts of South Sudan.

Alphabet

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.

Vowels

A, E, I, O, UVowels can be short or long, with long vowels indicated by doubling (e.g., 'aa'). Vowel length can change word meaning.

Consonants

B, C, D, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, Ŋ, P, R, S, T, W, Y, ZNotable consonants include Ŋ (ng) and ejective sounds.

Phonetics

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.

Grammar and Syntax

Follows a Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order. It has an extensive system of noun classes and uses prefixes and suffixes for verb conjugation.

Loanwords

Includes loanwords from English, Swahili, and Arabic due to colonial and trade influences.

Language Family

Part of the Western Nilotic branch of the Nilo-Saharan language family.

Writing Systems

Uses the Latin script, standardized for Acholi language education and literacy.

Writing System History

Acholi was traditionally an oral language, with the Latin script introduced by missionaries in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 million speakers, mainly in Uganda and South Sudan.

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