Peace Corps 11 pages 5 of 12

An Introduction to Survival Acholi

Lesson 5: Polite Expressions and Handy Phrases

Peace Corps Acholi Language Course

There are polite expressions which you need to learn right away.

Saying Thank You

Acholi English
Apwoyo Thank you.
Apwoyo matek Thank you very much.
Apwoyo bino Thank you for coming.
Cwinya yom me neni I am happy to see you.
Apwoyo tedo Thank you for cooking.

Other Handy Phrases

Acholi English
Eyo Yes
Ku / pe No
Lok mot mot Speak slowly
Cit mot mot Go slowly
Pe amito I don't want
Amito I want
Pe aniang I have not understood
Pe aniang I don't understand
Pe angeyo I don't know
Ciling adii? How much money?
Miya cul ma omyero acul Give me my bill
Miya ricita Give me my receipt
Cente na pe I have no money
Nwo Repeat
Ada It is true
Pe ada It is not true
Pe kumeno? Not so?
En eno That's it!
Pe i miya Don't give me
Apwoyo, ento iya opong (ayeng) Thank you, but I am full.