Peace Corps 11 pages 7 of 12

An Introduction to Survival Acholi

Lesson 7: Asking for directions

Peace Corps Acholi Language Course

To ask for directions you use the word kwene? (Where?). Note that it is important to first greet the person before asking for directions.

Acholi English
Shirley tye kwene? Where is Shirley?
Opici tye kwene? Where are the offices?
Ka ito tekci tye kwene? Where is the taxi park?
Ka ito bac tye kwene? Where is the bus park?
Posta tye kwene? Where is the post office?
Beng tye kwene? Where is the bank?
Atwero loko cente kwene? From where can I exchange money?
Cuk tye kwene? Where is the market?
Ot coron tye kwene? Where is the latrine?