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. |