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Luo 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.
Luo 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.
Luo: Approximately 5 million speakers. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from Luo to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| Luo | English |
|---|---|
| Amosou | Hello |
| Odhiambo maber | Good morning |
| Odiechieng' maber | Good afternoon |
| Odhiambo maber | Good evening |
| Otieno maber | Good night |
| Mos | Goodbye |
| Wabiro nenore bang'e | See you later |
| Waneno kiny | See you tomorrow |
| Orwak | Welcome |
| Itimo nade? | How are you? |
| An maber, erokamano | I am fine, thank you |
| Be kod odiechieng' maber | Have a good day |
| Luo | English |
|---|---|
| Akwayi | Please |
| Erokamano | Thank you |
| Erokamano ahinya | Thank you very much |
| Irwako | You are welcome |
| Eh | Yes |
| Onge | No |
| Timna ng'uono | Excuse me |
| Akwayo ng'uono | I am sorry |
| Onge chandruok | No problem |
| En adier | Of course |
| Puoch gi pak | Congratulations |
| Bed gi mor maber | Good luck |
| Luo | English |
|---|---|
| Nyingi en ng'a? | What is your name? |
| Amor romo kodi | Nice to meet you |
| Iwuok kanye? | Where are you from? |
| In gi higni adi? | How old are you? |
| An japuonjre | I am a student |
| An kae e odiechienge mag yweyo | I am here on holiday |
| An kae nikech tich | I am here for work |
| Mae en osiepna | This is my friend |
| Luo | English |
|---|---|
| Achiel | One |
| Ariyo | Two |
| Adek | Three |
| Ang'wen | Four |
| Abich | Five |
| Auchiel | Six |
| Abiriyo | Seven |
| Aboro | Eight |
| Abiriyo | Nine |
| Apar | Ten |
| Mia achiel | One hundred |
| Achiel gi gana | One thousand |
| Luo | English |
|---|---|
| Kawuono | Today |
| Kiny | Tomorrow |
| Nyalo | Yesterday |
| Koro | Now |
| Bang'e | Later |
| En saa adi? | What time is it? |
| E odhiambo | In the morning |
| E otieno | In the evening |
| Jumapil | Monday |
| Jumapil | Friday |
| Juma mabiro | Next week |
| Sa achiel | One hour |
| Luo | English |
|---|---|
| To ot mar lwok ni kanye? | Where is the bathroom? |
| To stesen mar gari mar ng’wech ni kanye? | Where is the train station? |
| To kar ng’iepo ndege ni kanye? | Where is the airport? |
| Ere kaka anyalo chopo kuno? | How do I get there? |
| Loki yo ma korachwich | Turn left |
| Loki korka achich | Turn right |
| Dhi nyime maler | Go straight ahead |
| En machiegni | It is near |
| En kama bor | It is far |
| Alalalo | I am lost |
| Adwaro teksi | I need a taxi |
| Ang’o ma inyalo nyiewoe tiket? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| Tiket en pesa maromo nade? | How much is the ticket? |
| Be en gima ber wuotho? | Is it safe to walk? |
| Luo | English |
|---|---|
| An gi kech | I am hungry |
| An gi riyo kaayo | I am thirsty |
| Pi, yie | Water, please |
| Mesa mar ji ariyo, yie | A table for two, please |
| Menyu, yie | The menu, please |
| Ang’o ma inyalo paro? | What do you recommend? |
| Agombo ni | I would like this |
| Omit ahinya | It is delicious |
| Oboke, yie | The bill, please |
| Ok acham ring'o | I do not eat meat |
| An gi alerji mar chiemo | I have a food allergy |
| Kahawa | Coffee |
| Chai | Tea |
| Mkate | Bread |
| Luo | English |
|---|---|
| Be gino nyalo kelo pesa marom ng’eny nade? | How much does this cost? |
| En gima nengone tek ahinya | It is too expensive |
| Be iyie gi kadi mag pesa? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| An mana aneno | I am just looking |
| Abiro kawo | I will take it |
| Yaw | Open |
| Olor | Closed |
| Yor donjo | Entrance |
| Wuok | Exit |
| Bende chiro ni kanye? | Where is the market? |
| Luo | English |
|---|---|
| Kony | Help |
| Luong laktar | Call a doctor |
| Goch ne obila | Call the police |
| Adwaro kony | I need help |
| An gi tuo | I am sick |
| Osiptal ni kanye? | Where is the hospital? |
| To duka mar yath ni kanye? | Where is the pharmacy? |
| Owinjo marach kae | It hurts here |
| Adwaro laktar | I need a doctor |
| Be nitie osiptal machiegni? | Is there a hospital nearby? |
| Luo | English |
|---|---|
| Be ing’eyo dho Ingresa? | Do you speak English? |
| Ok winjo tiend wachno | I do not understand |
| Awinjo tiend wachno | I understand |
| Yie mondo iwuo mos mos | Please speak slowly |
| Yie mondo iduok wachno | Please repeat that |
| Yie mondo indik piny | Please write it down |
| Mano nyiso ang’o? | What does this mean? |
| Ere kaka inyalo wacho wachni? | How do you say this? |
| Apuonjora | I am learning |
| Awuoyo matin | I speak a little |
| Be inyalo konya? | Can you help me? |
| Ok ang'eyo | 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.
Spoken primarily in western Kenya, northern Tanzania, and parts of Uganda.
Uses the Latin script with orthographic adaptations for Luo phonology.
Non-tonal; vowel length is contrastive; consonants are relatively stable.
Generally SVO; uses noun classes and extensive verb morphology to express tense, aspect, and negation.
Includes Swahili and English borrowings due to education and media exposure.
Nilo-Saharan family, Nilotic branch (Western Nilotic subgroup).
Uses Latin script; orthography regulated by local language institutions and educational bodies.
Developed in the colonial era; used for literacy and formal education.
Approximately 5 million speakers.
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