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Acholi Phrasebook

Apology and Sympathy

Peace Corps Acholi Language Course

Apologizing (kwayo kica)

English Acholi
I am sorry tima kica
Forgive me tima kica
Excuse me / pardon me tima kica / pe awinyo
I did not intend to offend you pe atimo akaka
Will you forgive me? itwero / iromo tima kica?

Accepting an Apology

English Acholi
No problem bal pe
Do not mind pe i par
It is alright ayela pe
Just forget about it wek dong wi owil woko
I forgive you atimi kica
I have already forgiven you atimi kica woko dong

Sympathizing

English Acholi
I have seen it aneno woko
What a pity! Ee gum marac!
My dears! joowa / ojone / lotuwa!
Are you alright? itye maber?
Are you hurt? / Are you sick? iwane? / komi lit?
May I help you? atwero konyi?