Category: Luganda To English Translation Phrases

Sightseeing -Luganda To English Translation Phrases

 

English Translation    –    Luganda  Translation

 

1. What is that building? – Ekyo kizimbe ki?

2. What is this monument? – Kino kijjukizo kyaki?

3. Who lived there? – Ani yabeeranga awo?

4. Do you have a local map? – Olina maapu ya wano?

5. May I take photographs? – Nsobola okukuba ebifaananyi?

6. May I take your photograph? – Nsobola okukukuba ekifaananyi?

7. I will send you the photograph – Ekifaananyi nja kukikuweereza

8. Could you take a photograph of me? Osobola okunkuba ekifaananyi? –

9. At what theatre can I see a play? Wa wenyinza okulaba omuzannyo –

10. How did you enjoy the play? – Omuzannyo gwakunyumidde?

11. I’m interested in music – Njagala ennyimba

Religion -Luganda To English Translation Phrases

 

English Translation    –    Luganda  Translation

 

1. What is that building? – Ekyo kizimbe ki?

2. What is this monument? – Kino kijjukizo kyaki?

3. Who lived there? – Ani yabeeranga awo?

4. Do you have a local map? – Olina maapu ya wano?

5. May I take photographs? – Nsobola okukuba ebifaananyi?

6. May I take your photograph? – Nsobola okukukuba ekifaananyi?

7. I will send you the photograph – Ekifaananyi nja kukikuweereza

8. Could you take a photograph of me? Osobola okunkuba ekifaananyi? –

9. At what theatre can I see a play? Wa wenyinza okulaba omuzannyo –

10. How did you enjoy the play? – Omuzannyo gwakunyumidde?

11. I’m interested in music – Njagala ennyimba

Quantities -Luganda To English Translation Phrases

 

English Translation    –    Luganda  Translation

 

1. A little (amount) – Butono

2. To count – Kubala

3. A dozen – Daziini

4. Enough – Kimala

5. Few – Bitono

6. Many – Bingi

7. Minus – Toolako

8. More – Singako

9. Number – Muwendo

10. One more – Yongerako kamu/emu

11. Plus – Gattako

12. Percent – Ku buli kikumi

13. Quantity – Obungi

14. Too expensive – Buseere obuyitiridde

15. Very expensive – Buseere nnyo

Present -Luganda To English Translation Phrases

 

English Translation    –    Luganda  Translation

 

1. This morning – Enkya ya leero

2. This afternoon – Eggulo lya leero

3. Tonight – Ekiro kya leero

4. This week – .Wiiki/sabbiti eno

5. This month – .Omwezi guno

6. This year – Omwaka guno

7. Now – Kati

8. Immediately – Mangu ago

9. Just Now – Kaakati

Political -Luganda To English Translation Phrases

 

English Translation    –    Luganda  Translation

 

King ; Kabaka
President ; Pulezidenti
Prime minister ; Katikkiro
Minister ; Minisita
Member of Parliament Mukyise mu Paalimenti
Mayor ; Meeya
Chief ;Mwami

Places -Luganda To English Translation Phrases

 

English Translation    –    Luganda  Translation

 

1. alley – kikuubo

2. park – paaka

3. shop – duuka

4. street – luguudo

5. Where is a/the – eri(ali) luddawa?

6. Bank – Banka

7. Barber – Kinyoozi

8. Bookshop – Dduuka ly’ebitabo

9. Cathedral – Lutikko

10. Church – Kkanisa/Keleziya

11. Cinema – Sineema

12. Concert – Kivvulu

13. Consulate – Kitebe kya konsulo

14. Crossroad – Masang’anzira

15. Embassy – Embase

16. Garden – Nnimiro

17. Hospital – Eddwaaliro

18. Hotel – Wooteri

19. Market – Akatale

20. Mosque – Omuzigiti

21. Park – Paaka

22. Police station – Kitebe kya poliisi

23. Post office – Poosita

24. Public telephone – Ssimu eya lukale

25. Public Toilet – Akayu / Buyonjo

26. Restaurant – Wooteri

27. School – Essomero

28. Temple – Yeekaalu

29. Village – Ekyalo

30. Zoo – Zzu

31. How far is the “__” ? – “__” eri bbanga ki okuva wano?

32. I am going to the “__” – Ng’enda ku “__”

33. I want to see the “__” – Njagala kulaba “__”

34. I am looking for the “__” – Nnoonya “__”

35. What time does it open? – Kiggulawo saawa mmeka?

36. What time does it close? – Kiggalawo ku saawa mmeka?

37. Is it still open? – Kikyali kiggule?

38. What “__” is this? – “__” ki?

39. Street – Luno luguudo

40. City – Kino kibuga

41. Village – Kino kyalo

42. Market – Kano katale

43. What time do banks open? – Banka ziggulawo ssaawa mmeka?

44. What time does the bank open? – Banka eggulawo ssaawa mmeka?

45. Where can I cash a travellers’ cheque? – Wa w’ensobola okuwanyisiza kyeke zange?

46. What is the exchange rate? – Ssente zikyusiza ku mmeka?

47. Has any money arrived for me? – Waliwo ssente zange ezizze?

48. How long will it take to arrive? – Zinatwala bbanga ki okutuuka?

Photography -Luganda To English Translation Phrases

 

English Translation    –    Luganda  Translation

 

1. How much is it for processing and developing?Sente meka okwooza ebifaananyi? –

2. When will it be ready? – Onobimaliriza ddi?

3. Do you repair cameras here?Wano oddaabiririzaawo kamera? –

4. B&W (film) – Filimu etali ya langi

5. Camera – Kamera

6. Colour (film) – Firimu eya langi

7. To Develop – Okwoza

8. Film – Firimu

9. Photograph – Kifaananyi

Past -Luganda To English Translation Phrases

 

English Translation    –    Luganda  Translation

 

1. How much is it for processing and developing?Sente meka okwooza ebifaananyi? –

2. When will it be ready? – Onobimaliriza ddi?

3. Do you repair cameras here?Wano oddaabiririzaawo kamera? –

4. B&W (film) – Filimu etali ya langi

5. Camera – Kamera

6. Colour (film) – Firimu eya langi

7. To Develop – Okwoza

8. Film – Firimu

9. Photograph – Kifaananyi

Parts of the body -Luganda To English Translation Phrases

 

English Translation    –    Luganda  Translation

 

1. Back – Mugongo

2. Bone – Gumba(Singular), Magumba(plural)

3. Breast – Bbeere(singular), Mabeere(plural)

4. Chest – Kifuba

5. Chin – Kalevu

6. Ear – Kutu(singular), Matu(plural)

7. Eye – Liiso(singular), Maaso(plural)

8. Face – Maaso

9. Finger – Ngalo

10. Foot – Kigere

11. Hands – Mukono(singular), Mikono(plural)

12. Head – Mutwe

13. Heart – Mutima

14. Hip – Kikugunyu

15. Kidney – Nsigo

16. Leg – Kugulu

17. Lips – Mimwa

18. Liver – Kibumba

19. Lung – Mawuggwe

20. Mouth – Kamwa

21. Neck – Nsingo

22. Nose – Nnyindo

23. Pancreas – Nnuuni

24. Shoulder – Kibegabega

25. Skin – Lususu

26. Stomach – Lubuto

27. Toes – Bugere

28. Tooth – Linnyo

Geographical Terms -Luganda To English Translation Phrases

 

English Translation    –    Luganda  Translation

 

Beach ; Biichi
Bridge ; Lutindo
Cave ; Mpuku
City ; Kibuga
Country ; Ggwanga
County ; Ssaza
Forest ; Kibira
Harbour ; Mwalo
Hill ; Kasozi
Hot Spring ; Nsulo ezookya
Island ; Kizinga
Lake ; Nnyanja
Mountain ; Lusozi
Plain ; Museetwe
River ; Mugga
Sea ; Nnyanja
Stream ; Mwala
Swamp ; Lutobazzi
Town ; Kibuga
Valley ; Kikko/kiwonvu
Village ; Kyalo
Waterfall ;Ekiyiriro