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Krio 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.
Krio belongs to the Niger-Congo 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.
Krio: Approximately 500,000-600,000 speakers in Sierra Leone, widely used as lingua franca with additional L2 speakers. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from Krio to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| Krio | English |
|---|---|
| Halo na mi | Hello |
| Gud mɔnin | Good morning |
| Gud aftanun | Good afternoon |
| Gud ivintɛm | Good evening |
| Gud nɛt | Good night |
| Gudbai | Goodbye |
| Wi go si una leta | See you later |
| Wi go si una tumara | See you tomorrow |
| Wi de wɛlkɔm yu | Welcome |
| Aw yu de du? | How are you? |
| A de fayn, tɛnki | I am fine, thank you |
| Una gɛt gud de | Have a good day |
| Krio | English |
|---|---|
| Duya, duya | Please |
| Wi tɛl una tɛnki | Thank you |
| Wi tɛl una tɛnki bad bad wan | Thank you very much |
| Yu de wɛlkɔm yu | You are welcome |
| Yɛs | Yes |
| Nɔ | No |
| Ekskyuz mi | Excuse me |
| A sɔri fɔ mi | I am sorry |
| No prɔblɛm nɔ de | No problem |
| Na tru se na tru | Of course |
| Wi de kɔle yu | Congratulations |
| Gud lak | Good luck |
| Krio | English |
|---|---|
| Wetin na yu nem? | What is your name? |
| Nays fɔ mit yu | Nice to meet you |
| Usay yu kɔmɔt? | Where are you from? |
| Ɔmɔs ia yu ol? | How old are you? |
| Mi na studɛnt | I am a student |
| A de ya fɔ ɔlide | I am here on holiday |
| A de ya fɔ wok | I am here for work |
| Dis na mi padi | This is my friend |
| Krio | English |
|---|---|
| Wan pan dɛn | One |
| Tu | Two |
| Tri | Three |
| Fo | Four |
| Fayv | Five |
| Siks siks | Six |
| Sɛvin | Seven |
| Et pipul dɛn | Eight |
| Nayn | Nine |
| Tɛn | Ten |
| Wan ɔndrɛd | One hundred |
| Wan tawzin | One thousand |
| Krio | English |
|---|---|
| Tide tide | Today |
| Tumara | Tomorrow |
| Yestede, na so | Yesterday |
| Naw | Now |
| Leta | Later |
| Wetin na di tɛm? | What time is it? |
| Na mɔnin | In the morning |
| Na ivintɛm | In the evening |
| Mɔnde | Monday |
| Frayde | Friday |
| Neks wik | Next week |
| Wan awa | One hour |
| Krio | English |
|---|---|
| Usay di bafa de? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Usay di tren steshɔn de? | Where is the train station? |
| Usay di aypɔt de? | Where is the airport? |
| Aw a go rich de? | How do I get there? |
| Turn na di lɛft say | Turn left |
| Turn rayt | Turn right |
| Go stret bifo yu | Go straight ahead |
| I dɔn nia | It is near |
| I de fa | It is far |
| A dɔn lɔs | I am lost |
| A nid taksi | I need a taxi |
| Usay a go bay tikɛt? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| Aw bɔku na di tikɛt? | How much is the ticket? |
| Yu tink se i sef fɔ waka? | Is it safe to walk? |
| Krio | English |
|---|---|
| A de angri | I am hungry |
| A tɔsti | I am thirsty |
| Wata, duya | Water, please |
| Wan tebul fɔ tu pipul dɛn, duya | A table for two, please |
| Di menyu, duya | The menu, please |
| Wetin yu kin advays? | What do you recommend? |
| A go lɛk dis | I would like this |
| I fayn fɔ si | It is delicious |
| Di bil, duya | The bill, please |
| A nɔ de it mit | I do not eat meat |
| A gɛt alɛji fɔ it | I have a food allergy |
| Kɔfi we dɛn kin yuz | Coffee |
| Ti | Tea |
| Bred | Bread |
| Krio | English |
|---|---|
| Aw bɔku dis kin kɔst? | How much does this cost? |
| I tu dia | It is too expensive |
| Yu kin tek kredit kad? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| A jɔs de luk | I am just looking |
| A go tek am | I will take it |
| Opin | Open |
| Dɛn dɔn lɔk am | Closed |
| Di say we dɛn de go insay | Entrance |
| Kɔmɔt na do | Exit |
| Usay di makit de? | Where is the market? |
| Krio | English |
|---|---|
| Ɛp | Help |
| Kɔl dɔktɔ | Call a doctor |
| Kɔl di polis dɛn | Call the police |
| A nid ɛp | I need help |
| A sik | I am sick |
| Usay di ɔspitul de? | Where is the hospital? |
| Usay di famasi de? | Where is the pharmacy? |
| I de at na ya | It hurts here |
| A nid dɔktɔ | I need a doctor |
| Ɔspitul de nia de? | Is there a hospital nearby? |
| Krio | English |
|---|---|
| Yu de tok Inglish? | Do you speak English? |
| A nɔ ɔndastand | I do not understand |
| A ɔndastand | I understand |
| Duya una tɔk smɔl smɔl | Please speak slowly |
| Duya, ripit dat | Please repeat that |
| Duya, rayt am dɔŋ | Please write it down |
| Wetin dis min? | What does this mean? |
| Aw yu de tɔk dis? | How do you say this? |
| A de lan | I am learning |
| A de tɔk smɔl | I speak a little |
| Yu kin ɛp mi? | Can you help me? |
| A nɔ no | 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.
Primarily spoken in Sierra Leone, with communities in other West African countries and Krio diaspora worldwide.
Uses Latin alphabet with 26 letters: 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 simplified consonant system compared to English, 5 vowel phonemes, and phonological patterns influenced by West African languages.
Subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Simplified grammar with minimal inflection, extensive use of serial verb constructions.
Based on English vocabulary with significant influence from Yoruba, Igbo, and other West African languages in grammar and some lexicon.
English-based creole language with substantial West African substrate influences, particularly from Niger-Congo languages.
Uses Latin script, orthography reflects Krio pronunciation rather than English spelling.
Writing system developed based on English orthography but adapted to represent Krio phonology and grammar.
Approximately 500,000-600,000 speakers in Sierra Leone, widely used as lingua franca with additional L2 speakers.
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