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Luganda 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.
Luganda 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.
Luganda: Approximately 5.6 million native speakers in Uganda, widely understood as second language throughout the country. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from Luganda to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| Luganda | English |
|---|---|
| Mwasuze mutya | Hello |
| Amakya amalungi | Good morning |
| Akawungeezi akalungi | Good afternoon |
| Akawungeezi akalungi | Good evening |
| Ekiro ekirungi | Good night |
| Musiibule | Goodbye |
| Tulabe oluvannyuma | See you later |
| Tulabe enkya | See you tomorrow |
| Mwaniriziddwa | Welcome |
| Oli mutya? | How are you? |
| Ndi bulungi, mwebale | I am fine, thank you |
| Mubeere n'olunaku olulungi | Have a good day |
| Luganda | English |
|---|---|
| Nsaba | Please |
| Mwebale nnyo | Thank you |
| Mwebale nnyo | Thank you very much |
| Mwaniriziddwa | You are welcome |
| Yee | Yes |
| Nedda | No |
| Nsonyiwa | Excuse me |
| Nsonyiwa | I am sorry |
| Tewali buzibu | No problem |
| Kya lwatu | Of course |
| Tuyozaayoza nnyo | Congratulations |
| Mugende bulungi | Good luck |
| Luganda | English |
|---|---|
| Erinnya lyo ggwe ani? | What is your name? |
| Kirungi okukusisinkana | Nice to meet you |
| Ova wa? | Where are you from? |
| Olina emyaaka emeka? | How old are you? |
| Ndi muyizi | I am a student |
| Ndi wano mu luwummula | I am here on holiday |
| Nze ndi wano lwa mulimu | I am here for work |
| Ono mukwano gwange | This is my friend |
| Luganda | English |
|---|---|
| Ekimu | One |
| Ebibiri | Two |
| Basatu | Three |
| Bana | Four |
| Ttaano | Five |
| Mukaaga | Six |
| Musanvu | Seven |
| Munaana | Eight |
| Mwenda | Nine |
| Kkumi | Ten |
| Ekikumi | One hundred |
| Omutwalo gumu | One thousand |
| Luganda | English |
|---|---|
| Leero | Today |
| Enkya | Tomorrow |
| Eggulo | Yesterday |
| Kati | Now |
| Oluvannyuma | Later |
| Ssaawa ziri mmeka? | What time is it? |
| Ku makya | In the morning |
| Akawungeezi | In the evening |
| Mmande | Monday |
| Lwakutaano | Friday |
| Wiiki ejja | Next week |
| Essaawa emu | One hour |
| Luganda | English |
|---|---|
| Ekinabiro kiri ludda wa? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Ekitebe ky’eggaali y’omukka kiri ludda wa? | Where is the train station? |
| Ekisaawe ky'ennyonyi kiri ludda wa? | Where is the airport? |
| Ntuuka ntya eyo? | How do I get there? |
| Kyukira ku kkono | Turn left |
| Kyukira ku ddyo | Turn right |
| Genda butereevu mu maaso | Go straight ahead |
| Kiri kumpi | It is near |
| Kiri wala nnyo | It is far |
| Nze mbuze | I am lost |
| Nze nneetaaga takisi | I need a taxi |
| Nsobola kugula wa tikiti? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| Tikiti ya ssente mmeka? | How much is the ticket? |
| Kiba kya bulabe okutambula? | Is it safe to walk? |
| Luganda | English |
|---|---|
| Enjala ennuma | I am hungry |
| Nnina ennyonta | I am thirsty |
| Amazzi, nkwegayiridde | Water, please |
| Emmeeza ya babiri, nsaba | A table for two, please |
| Menyu, nsaba | The menu, please |
| Kiki ky’oteesa? | What do you recommend? |
| Kino nandyagadde | I would like this |
| Kiwooma nnyo | It is delicious |
| Ebbago ly'etteeka, nsaba | The bill, please |
| Nze sirya nnyama | I do not eat meat |
| Nnina alergy y’emmere | I have a food allergy |
| Kaawa | Coffee |
| Caayi | Tea |
| Omugaati | Bread |
| Luganda | English |
|---|---|
| Kino kigula ssente mmeka? | How much does this cost? |
| Kiba kya bbeeyi nnyo | It is too expensive |
| Okkiriza kaadi z’okuwola? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| Nze ntunula butunuzi | I am just looking |
| Nja kugitwala | I will take it |
| Ggulawo | Open |
| Kiggaddwa | Closed |
| Omulyango oguyingira | Entrance |
| Fuluma | Exit |
| Akatale kali ludda wa? | Where is the market? |
| Luganda | English |
|---|---|
| Yamba | Help |
| Kuba essimu y’omusawo | Call a doctor |
| Kuba poliisi | Call the police |
| Nneetaaga obuyambi | I need help |
| Ndi mulwadde | I am sick |
| Eddwaliro liri ludda wa? | Where is the hospital? |
| Edduuka ly’eddagala liri ludda wa? | Where is the pharmacy? |
| Kiruma wano | It hurts here |
| Nneetaaga omusawo | I need a doctor |
| Waliwo eddwaaliro okumpi awo? | Is there a hospital nearby? |
| Luganda | English |
|---|---|
| Oyogera Olungereza? | Do you speak English? |
| Sitegedde | I do not understand |
| Ntegedde | I understand |
| Nsaba mwogere mpola | Please speak slowly |
| Nsaba ekyo mukiddemu | Please repeat that |
| Nsaba mukiwandiike | Please write it down |
| Kino kitegeeza ki? | What does this mean? |
| Kino okigamba otya? | How do you say this? |
| Nze njiga | I am learning |
| Njogera katono | I speak a little |
| Osobola okunnyamba? | Can you help me? |
| Simanyi | 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 Uganda (especially Buganda region), with communities in other parts of Uganda and East Africa.
Uses Latin alphabet with 24 letters: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, NG, NY, O, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, Y, Z
Features 5 vowel phonemes with length distinctions, relatively simple consonant system, and distinctive tone patterns.
Subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Complex Bantu noun class system with 20 classes and extensive concordial agreement.
Contains loanwords from English, Swahili, Arabic, and other local languages due to historical and modern contacts.
Part of the Niger-Congo family, specifically the Bantu subfamily, closely related to other East African Bantu languages.
Uses Latin script introduced by Christian missionaries in 19th century.
Written tradition established by Anglican and Catholic missionaries in 1870s-1880s, orthography standardized for Bible translation and education.
Approximately 5.6 million native speakers in Uganda, widely understood as second language throughout the country.
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