Author: aznimi

Runyoro Rutooro Phrasebook – GREETING

Good morning – how are you? ;Oraire ota
I’m fine.;Ndaire gye
I’m fine.;Ndyaho
Good morning, did you sleep well?;Oriregye?
Yes.;Ego
Did you sleep well?;Muriregye?
Good afternoon – how are you?;Osiibirota
I’m fine.;Nsibire gye
How are all of you?;Musiibiremuta
Good afternoon, are you okay?;Osiibire gye
Yes.;Ego
Good afternoon, how was the day?
Good;nasibagye
How are you? (good news?);Agandi
I’m good. Good news.;nimarungi or nimarunj or ni gye
How are all of you? A group – morning;Murire muta
Fine;Turyaho or turiregye
How are all of you? – afternoon – group of women or group of men;Mwasibamuta ba-nyabo na ba-sebo
We are fine;Turyaho or tusiibiregye
Ok, all right, same to you;Kare
Well done;Webare oguwakora
Thank you for the good work you are doing.;Webare omurimo (work) murungi (good);gworikukora/guwakora
(you are doing.Have a safe journey.;Ogyendegye
thank you;Webare
okay;kare
Welcome back;Kurukayo
Good to be back;narugayo
After not seeing someone for a longish time – are you okay?;Buhoro? Buhorogye? Agandi?
Fine. Fine. Fine.;Replies: mmm mmmm nimarungi
What is your name?;eiziina ryawe oryoha?
My name is……………;Iziina ryangye ni……..
I am;ndi …………
Goodbye to a group–afternoon;Musibegye
Nice to see you (said by person arriving to the person already there);Nashemererwa okukushanga
Nice to see you – more than one;Nashemererwa kubareba
Nice to see you as well;Nitwe twakira
Nice to see you here (singular);Nashemererwa kukureba
Nice to see you as well;Ninye nakira
See you tomorrow morning;Turebane nyenkyakare akasheshe
See you tomorrow afternoon;Turebane nyenkyakare omwihangwe
Nice to see you here –singular;Nashemererwa kukureba
Nice to see you as well;Ninye nakira
Have a good night;Oraregye
Same to you;kare
See you later;Turebane bwanyima
Goodbye, keep well,enjoy the rest of the day(morning);Osiibegye

Runyoro Rutooro Phrasebook – PERSONAL FEELINGS

Nyine enjara.; I am feeling hungry.
Nyine eiriho. ;I am thirsty.
Nyine ekyoya.; I am hot.
Nyine embeho.; I am feeling cold.
Ninterwa omutwe. ;I am feeling headache.
Nindiibwa omunda. ;Stomach ache/pain
Ninshaasha amaguru.; Pain in the legs.
Ninyenda kwoga. ;I want to bathe/shower.
Nyine oturo. ;I am feeling sleepy.
Nimpurira nduhire. ;I am tired.
Niinyenda kugwejegyera.; I want to sleep.
Niinyenda kunywa amaarwa.; I want to drink beer/alcohol.
Nimpurira ndikwenda kurwara./Nimpurira naarwara.;I am feeling sick.
Nyine oruzengyerera.; I am feeling dizzy.
Naiguta.; I am satisfied (with food).

Runyoro Rutooro Phrasebook – BODY PARTS

Eishokye Amashokye(plural); Hair
Oruju enju(plural) ;Grey hair
Omutwe Emitwe(plural) ;Head
Ahamaisho Ahamaisho(plural) ;Face
Obuso Obuso(plural);Forehead
Eriisho Amaisho(plural) ;Eye
Enyindo Enyindo(plural) ;Nose
Okutu Amatu(plural);Ear
Bahungu Bahungu(plural);Eyebrow
Obwonko Obwonko(plural);Brain
Omunwa Eminwa(plural) ;Lip
Akanwa Akanwa(plural) ;Mouth
Eriino Amaino(plural) ;Tooth
Orurimi Endimi(plural) ;Tongue
Eitama Amatama(plural) ;Cheek
Ekireju Ebireju(plural); Chin
Enkomo Enkomo(plural);Back of head
Ebitsya Ebitsya(plural) ;Neck
Amaraka Amaraka(plural) ; Outer throat
Omumiro Emimiro(plural) ;Inner throat
Ekifuba Ebifuba(plural) ; Chest
Eibega Amabega(plural) ;Shoulder
Omukono emikono(plural);Arm
Ekicweka Part; half; section Ebicweka Ki-bi
Omubiri Body Emibiri Mu-mi
Endwara Illness; disease Endwara n-n
Spidi Speed Spidi n-n
Omubazi Drug; medicine;
ointment
Emibazi Mu-ba
Eirwariro Hospital; clinic Amarwariro Ri-ma
Amate Milk Amate n-n
Omushaho Doctor Abashaho Mu-ba
Miishani Mission Miishani n-n
Omurwaire Patient Abarwaire Mu-ba
Omuka Home; at home Omuka n-n
Omuhanda Path; way; road Emihanda Mu-mi
Embabazi Grace; kindness;
mercy
Embabazi n-n
Enkaito Shoe Enkaito n-n
Embeho Cold; air; wind Embeho n-n
Enjara Hunger; famine Enjara n-n
Akatunda Passion fruit Obutunda Ka-bu
Eiriho Thirst Eiriho n-n
Amatsiko Hope Amatsiko n-n
Ekyoya (nyine
ekyoya)
I am hot. Ekyoya n-n
Oburofa Filth; dirt; dirty Oburofa n-n
Oturo Sleepiness Oturo n-n
Dokita Doctor Baadokita Mu-ba
Naasi Nurse Baanaasi Mu-ba
Eshagama Blood Eshagama n-n
Ekikatu Injection Ebikatu Ki-bi
Ebomba Syringe Ebomba n-n
Empitirizo Needle Empitirizo n-n
Omuringo Type; kind; sort Emiringo Mu-mi
Omurundi Time; occasion Emirundi Mu-mi
Egiraasi Glass Egiraasi n-n
Amaizi Water Amaizi n-n
Amaani Power; force;
strength
Amaani n-n
Omugasho Use Emigasho Mu-mi
Omuyaga Wind; air Emiyaga Mu-mi
Oruzengyerera Dizziness Oruzengyerera n-n
Omuheru End Emiheru Mu-mi
Obusingye Peace; freedom Obusingye n-n
Obuyonjo Clean; cleanliness;
hygiene
Obuyonjo n

Runyoro Rutooro Phrasebook – MONTHS OF THE YEAR

January; Okw’okubanza
February; Okwakabiri
March; Okwakashatu
April; Okwakana
May; Okwakataano
June; Okwamukaaga
July ;Okwamushanju
August; Okwamunaana
September ;Okwamwenda
October; Okwikumi
November; Okw’ikumi na kumwe
December; Okw’ikumi n’ebiri
Yesterday I went to town.; Nyemwebazyo ngire omu town.
I shall go to Kampala on Tuesday.;Ninza kuza Kampala aha Rwakabiri.
Aha rwakabiri (run together as one word)
I was born in February.; Nkazarwa omu kwakabiri.
I shall pay you a visit in May.;Ninyiija kukutaayaayira omu Kwakataano.
I shall go to America in August. ;Ninza kuza America omu Kwamunaana.
I ate too much on Sunday.;Nkarya munonga aha Sande.
Nkarya ;(past tense – not recently)
I am going to have a holiday in May.;Ninza kuhuumura omu
Kwakataano.;I am going to drive to
Queen Elizabeth Park in April.;Ninza kuvuga QE Park omu Kwakana.
I eat too much every Sunday.;Nindya munonga buri Sande.

Runyoro Rutooro Phrasebook – MISCELLINEUS

Ngende; that I may go
Ogyende ;that you may go (singular)
Oreete; that you may bring (singular)
Mureete; that you may bring (pl)
Ntarya; that I many not eat
Otateera; that you may not beat (singular)
Atareeta ;that he/she may not bring
Batanywa ;that they may not drink
Ngyende?; Should I go (do you wish me to go?)
Tugure? ;Should we buy (do you wish us to buy?)
Bapime?; Should they measure (do you wish them to measure?)
Ntwenda baana bashome; we like children to read.
Ka ngyende; let me go
Ka tugarukeya; let us go back there
Ka nkuhe ;let me give you
Ka tugyende; let us go
Ninteeka; I am cooking
Nooteeka; you are cooking (singular)
Naateeka; he/she is cooking
Nituteeka; we are cooking
Nimuteeka; you are cooking
Nibateeka ;they are cooking
Kandi iwe nookunda kurya ki?;And what do you like to eat?
Ninyeenda ebitookye kandi ompe ehuuma.;I want bananas and give me a fork.
Naarya omukyeeri n’ebihimba.;He is eating rice and beans.
Kusiiba To spend the day
Naasiiba I’ve spent the day
Waasiiba He has spent the day
Twasiiba We have spent the day
Mwasiiba You have spent the day
Baasiiba They have spent the day
I was coming from teaching.;Naba ninduga kishomesa.
I was teaching.;Naba nishomesa
I was gardening (digging).;Naba nimpiinga.
I was planting.;Naba nimbyara (veg etc.)
I was planting greens (any vegetable);Naba nimbyara emboga.
I was hungry.; Naba nyine enjara.
I was eating.; Naba nindya
I was cooking ;Naba ntekyire
I was washing.; Naba ninyozya.
I was drinking tea.; Naba ninywa chai.
I am tired. ;Naruha. Nar U ha – soft h
I am hungry.; Nyine enjara (ninay)
I am going dancing. ;Ninza kuzina.
I am going to class.; Ninza Kushoma.
I am going to teach.; Ninza kushomesa.
I am going to do washing. ;Ninza kwozya.
I am going to sit.; Ninza kushutama.
I am going for lunch.; Ninza aha kymushana.
I am going to the computer room.;Ninza omu kyashengye kanyabwengye.
I ate too much.; Narya munonga. Or Narya byingii.
I ate too much matoke.; Narya ebitokye byingii.
Have you eaten?; Warire? (soft r)
Do you want to eat? ;Noyenda kurya?
What do you want to eat?;Noyenda kuryaki?
Washing; Okwozya
May I take your photograph?;Nkutere ekischushani or ekishani
Let’s go; Tugyende (tugendee)
Rain is coming;Enjura yazza kugwa
Rain has gone;Enjura yahwayo koogwa
Give me that book.;Mpa ekitabo ekyo
Give me the book.;Mpe ekitabo
I speak a little; Ningambamu kakye (Nin-gambamu kachi)
This food tastes good.; Ebyokurya ebi nibirungi. (run 1st 2 words together quickly)
I shall go. ;Ninza kugyenda.
I hope you feel better.;Nyinamatsko noza kubagye.
You will be better.;Noza kubagye.
Thank you for teaching me.;Webare kunshomesa.
Thank you for teaching us.;Webare kutshomesa.
I don’t know.;Tinkumanya.
Speak slowly.; Gamba mpora mpora.
Thank you for learning.; Webare kushoma.
We were… ;twaba
To go to ;Kuza
To buy/purchase ;Kugura
To love/to like; Kukunda
To eat ;kurya
To go home ;Kutaaha
To be; Kuba
To see ;Kureeba
To bring ;kureeta
To cultivate/do ;gardening Kuhinga
To look for ;Kuronda
To drink; Kunywa
To mean ;Kumanyisa
To go together; Kugyendana
To give/assist; Kuhereza
To ask for/to pray for ;Kushaba
To order/send for K;utumisa
To help ;Kuyamba
To serve ;Kugabura
To want ;Kwenda
To cook/boil; Kuteeka
To do first; Kubanza
To finish; Kuheza
To put ;Kuta
To cover ;kufundikira
To finish ;kumara

Runyoro Rutooro Phrasebook – FOOD

Omusiri; garden emisiri (plural)
Omuheereza; waiter abaheereza(plural)
Omuguzi ;customer/buyer abaguzi(plural)
Esaano; flour esaano(plural)
Eiriho; thirst eiriho(plural)
Omushaija; man abashaija(plural)
Ecupa; bottle ecupa(plural)
Kyantsya ;breakfast kyantsya(plural)
Kyamushana ;lunch kyamushana(plural)
Kyakiro; supper kyakiro(plural)
Esafuriya ;saucepan esafuriya(plural)
Amaizi ;water amaizi(plural)
Omuriro; fire emiriro (plural)
Ekitookye; banana ebitookye(plural)
Ekitakuri sweet potato ebitakuri(plural)
Emondi ;irish potato emondi(plural)
Omukyeeri; rice omukyeeri(plural)
Muhogo; cassava muhogo(plural)
Ekitekyere; yam ebitekyere(plural)
Ekyozi; pumpkin ebyozi(plural)
Ekihimba; bean ebihimba(plural)
Orushaza ;pea obushaza
Ekinyobwa; ground nut ebinyoobwa(plural)
Ekicoori; maize ebicoori(plural)
Ekyenyanja; fish ebyenyanja(plural)
Oruro; millet oburo
Eihuri; egg amahuri(plural)
Omugati; bread emigaati (plural)
Doodo ;spinach doodo(plural)
Oruseeneene ;grasshopper enseeneene(plural)
Bogoya ;large sweet banana bogoya(plural)
Kabaragara; small sweet banana kabaragara(plural)
Omunekye; ripe banana eminekye (plural)
Obuhunga ;maize meal obuhunga(plural)
Orunyaanya; tomato enyaanya(plural)
Orutunguru; onion obutunguru
Omugusha ;sorghum emigusha (plural)
Karoti ;carrot karoti(plural)
Kabegi ;cabbage kabegi(plural)
Ekikoijo; sugar cane ebikoijo(plural)
Empoca ;soya bean empoca(plural)
Eshenda; red pepper eshenda(plural)
Enyama ;meat enyama(plural)
Enyama y’ente; beef Enyama y’ente(plural)
Enyama y’embuzi; goat’s meat Enyama y’embuzi(plural)
Enyama y’enkoko; chicken Enyama y’enkoko(plural)
Enyama y’entaama ;mutton Enyama y’entaama(plural)
Enyama y’empunu ;pork Enyama y’empunu(plural)
Enyama y’embaata; duck’s meat Enyama y’embaata(plural)
omwonyo; salt omyonyo(plural)
ekijuma ;fruit ebijuma(plural)
omuyembe; mango emiyembe (plural)
omucungwa ;orange emicungwa (plural)
akatunda; passion fruit obutunda ka-bu
enanaasi; pineapple enanaasi(plural)
vakedo; ovakedo (avocado?) vakedo(plural)
eipapaari; pawpaw amapapaari(plural)
ekifeneesi; jack fruit ebifeneesi(plural)
endimu; lemon endimu(plural)
eky’okunywa; a drink eby’okunywa(plural)
amate ;milk amate(plural)
obushera; porridge obushera(plural)
kyayi; tea kyayi(plural)
amaarwa; beer amaarwa(plural)
eshande; sweet banana juice eshande(plural)
obuhunga; maize porridge obuhunga(plural)
amajaani; tea leaves amajaani(plural)
kaahwa/kaawa; coffee drink kaahwa/kaawa(plural)
omwani ;coffee bean omwani(plural)
shukaari ;sugar shukaari(plural)
Meat (roasted); muchomo
Milk; Amate
Millet;Akaro/oruro ?
Millet drink;Obushera
Onion ;Orutunguru
Orange ;Omucungwa Emicungwa(plural)
Passion fruit ;Akatunda Obutunda(plural)
Paw paw ;eipapari amapapaari(plural)
red pepper;eshenda
Pea Orushaza Obushaza(plural)
Pineapple; enaanasi
Porridge; obushera
Potato (sweet);Ekitakuri Ebitakuri(plural)
Yam; ekitekyere ebitekyere(plural)
Potato (Irish); Emondi
Posho – maize ;Obuhunga
Pumpkin ;Ekyozi Ebyozi
Rice; omukyeeri
Salt ;omwonyo
Sorghum; Omugusha Emigusha(plural)
Soup (gravy); Omucuzi
Soya bean ;Empoca
Spinach; Doodo
Sugar; Shukaari
Sugar cane Ekikwijo/ekikoijo ebikoijo(plural)
Tea – black (dry);kyayi mukaru
Tea leaves; Amajaani
Tomato; Enyanya/orunyaanya enyaanya
Water; Amaizi (amaze)
Ku-za ;to go-to
Ku-gura ;to buy/to purchase
Ku-kunda ;to love/to like
Ku-rya ;to eat
Ku-taaha; to go home
Ku-ba ;to be
Ku-reeba ;to see
Ku-reeta; to bring
Ku-hinga; to cultivate/to do gardening
Ku-ronda; to look for
Ku-nywa; to drink
Ku-manyisa; to mean
Ku-gyendana; to go together
Ku-hereza; to give/assist
Ku-shaba; to ask for/to pray for
Ku-tumisa; to order for/to send for
Ku-yamba ;to help
Ku-gabura; to serve
Kw-enda; to want
Ku-teeka; to cook/to boil
Ku-banza; to do first
Ku-heza ;to finish
Ku-ta; to put
Ku-fundikira; to cover
Ku-mara ;to finish
Ku-riisa ;to eat with
Ku-tebeekanisa; to prepare
Kw-anga;to refuse/to hate
Kw-ija; to come
Ku-shanga; to find
Ku-nura ;to eat at/to eat in
Ku-nywera ;to drink at/to drink in
Ku-shiisha; to spoil
Ku-sinda ;to get drunk
Ninteeka; I am cooking
Nooteeka; you are cooking (singular)
Naateeka; he/she is cooking
Nituteeka; we are cooking
Nimuteeka; you are cooking
Nibateeka ;they are cooking
Breakfast; kyansya
Lunch; kyamushana
Supper; kyakiiro
waiter ;Omuheereza abaheereza(plural)
Delicious/good ;Nibirungi
Bad ;nikibi

Runyoro Rutooro Phrasebook – NUMBERS

1;emwe
2;ibiri
3;ishatu
4;ina
5;itaano
6;mukaaga
7;mushanju
8;munaana
9;mwenda
10;ikumi
11;ikumi nemwe
12;ikumi nibiri
13;ikumi nishatu
14;ikumi nina
15;ikumi nitaano
16;ikumi namukaaga
17;ikumi namushanju
18;ikumi namunaana
19;ikumi namwenda
20;makumi abiri
21;abiri nemwe
22;abiri nibiri
23;abiri nishatu
24;abiri nina
25;abiri nitaano
26;abiri namukaaga
27;abiri namushanju
28;abiri namunaana
29;abiri namwenda
30;makumi ashatu
31;ashatu nemwe
32;ashatu nibiri
33;ashatu nishatu
34;ashatu nina
35;ashatu nitaano
36;ashatu namukaaga
37;ashatu namushanju
38;ashatu namunaana
39;ashatu namwenda
40;makumi ana or makumiana (makumyana)
41;makumiana nemwe
42;makumiana nibiri
43;makumiana nishatu
44;makumiana nina
45;makumiana nitaano
46;makumiana namukaaga
47;makumiana namushanju
48;makumiana namunaana
49;makumiana namwenda
50;makumi ataano
51;ataano nemwe
52;ataano nibiri
53;ataano nishatu
54;ataano nina
55;ataano nitaano
56;ataano namukaaga
57;ataano namushanju
58;ataano namunaana
59;ataano namwenda
60;nkaaga
61;nkaaga nemwe
62;nkaaga nibiri
63;nkaaga nishatu
64;nkaaga nina
65;nkaaga nitaano
66;nkaaga namukaaga
67;nkaaga namushanju
68;nkaaga namunaana
69;nkaaga namwenda
70;nshanju
71;nshanju nemwe
72;nshanju nibiri
73;nshanju nishatu
74;nshanju nina
75;nshanju nitaano
76;nshanju namukaaga
77;nshanju namushanju
78;nshanju namunaan
79;nshanju namwenda
80;kinaana
81;kinaana nemwe
82;kinaana nibiri
83;kinaana nishatu
84;kinaana nina
85;kinaana nitaano
86;kinaana namukaaga
87;kinaana namushanju
88;kinaana namunaana
89;kinaana namwenda
90;kyenda
91;kyenda nemwe
92;kyenda nibiri
93;kyenda nishatu
94;kyenda nina
95;kyenda nitaano
96;kyenda namukaaga
97;kyenda namushanju
98;kyenda namunaana
99;kyenda namwenda
100; igana (or kikumi) (use igana for 100 only)
150; igana ataano
200; Bibiri
250; Bibiri ataano
251; Bibiri ataano nemwe
300; bishatu
350; bishatu ataano
400; Bina
450 ;Bina ataano
500; Bitano
550 ;Bitano ataano
600; Rukaga
650; Rukaga ataano
700; Rushanju
750; Rushanju ataano
800; runana
850; Runana ataano
900; Rwenda
950;Rwenda ataano
1000; Rukumi
1050; Rukumi ataano
1100; Rukumi nakikumi
1200; Rukumi nabibiri
1300; Rukumi nabishatu
1400; Rukumi nabina
1500; Rukumi nabitano
1600; Rukumi narukaaga
1700; Rukumi narushanju
1800; Rukumi narunana
1900; Rukumi narwenda
2000; Enkumibiri
2500;Enkumibiri nabitano
3000; Enkumishatu
3500 ;Enkumishatu nabitano
4000 ;Enkumina
4500; Enkumina nabitano
5000; Enkumitano
5500 ;Enkumitano nabitano
6000; Kakaga
6500; Kakaga nabitano
7000; Kashanju
7500; Kashanju nabitano
8000; Kanaana
8500; Kanaana nabitano
9000 ;Kenda
9500; Kenda nabitano
10000; omutwaro
10500; Omutwaro nabitano
11000; Omutwaro narukumi
11500; Omutwaro rukumi nabitano
12000; Omutwaro nenkumibiri
12500; Omutwaro nenkumibiri nabitano
13000; Omutwaro nenkumishatu
13500; Omutwaro nenkumishatu nabitano
14000; Omutwaro nenkumina
14500; Omutwaro nenkumina nabitano
15000; Omutwaro nenkumitano
15500; Omutwaro nenkumitano nabitano
16000; Omutwaro nakaaga?
16500 ;Omutwaro nakaaga?
17000; Omutwaro nakashanju
17500; Omutwaro nakashanju nabitano
18000 ;Omutwaro nakanaana
18500 Omutwaro nakanaana nabitano
19000; Omutwaro nakenda
19500 Omutwaro nakenda nabitano
20000; Emitwaro ebiri
20500 ;Emitwaro ebiri nabitano
21000 ;Emitwaro ebiri narukumi
21500 ;Emitwaro ebiri narukumi nabitano
22000 ;Emitwaro ebiri nenkumi ibiri
22500 ;Emitwaro ebiri nenkumi ibiri nabitano
23000 ;Emitwaro ebiri nenkumi ishatu
23500 ;Emitwaro ebiri nenkumi ishatu nabitano
24000 ;Emitwaro ebiri nenkumi ina
25000 ;Emitwaro ebiri nenkumi itaano
26000 ;Emitwaro ebiri nenkumi nakakaga
27000 ;Emitwaro ebiri nenkumi nakashanju
28000 ;Emitwaro ebiri nenkuminakanaana
29000 ;Emitwaro ebiri nenkumi nakenda
30000 ;Emitwaro eshatu
35000; Emitwaro eshatu necicweka
40000; Emitwaro ena
45000; Emitwaro ena necicweka
50000; Emitwaro etano
55000; Emitwaro etano necicweka
60000; Emitwaro mukaaga
65000; Emitwaro mukaaga necicweka
70000 ;Emitwaro mushanju
75000; Emitwaro mushanju necicweka
80000; Emitwaro munaana
85000; Emitwaro munaana necicweka
90000; Emitwaro mwenda
95000; Emitwaro mwenda necicweka
100000; Emitwaro ikumi

Runyoro Rutooro Phrasebook – RANDOM

Kubara; To count
Kuheza; To finish
Kurira ;To cry
Kukora; To do/to work
Kubura ;To get lost
Kubaaga; To slaughter
Kuteeka ;To cook
Kuhiiga; To hunt
Kuroota ;To dream
Kubuuza; To ask
Baitu; But
Sun;Kubuuza
Kwetomboita ;To grumble
embogo – buffalo
Ecupa – bottle
Kufa – to die
Kugwa – to fall (hard)
Kuhandiika – to write
Enjojo – elephant
Kureeba – to see
Ekitabo – book
Emiti – trees

Runyoro Rutooro Phrasebook – PREPOSITIONS

Nka ;Like, be like
Kuhitsya; until

Runyoro Rutooro Phrasebook – VOCABULARY

Agandi ;Another; the other(s)
Agandi? ;How are you? (what other news)
Aha ;Here, at, on, to , about
Ahabiso; Ago, formerly
Ahabwa ;For, on account of, on behalf of
Ahabwa ;ki? Ahabwenki? Ahanki? Why
Amerika; America
Angahi?; How many? How much?
Ansa ;Answer
Apaana; No! Swahili origin
Arahi ;Where is he/she?
Arifu ;Alphabet
Abaabandize; Previous; first (people)
Abaafrika ;Africans
Baagi ;Badge
Abaahure; Reverends; clergyman
Ababiiki ;Treasurer
Ababirigi ;Belgians
Abafaransa ;The French
Abafiire; The dead
Abaganda ;The baganda
Abagyendanwa; Ankore royal drum
Abagyenyi ;Visitors, customers, strangers
Abaharabu ;Arabs
Abaheburaayo; Hebrews
Abahima; The bahima
Abahinda; Ankore princes
Abahindakazi; Ankore princesses
Abahindi ;Indians
Abahooranda; The dutch
Abahuuku ;Slaves
Abahuuru ;Bachelors
Baiburi ;Bible(s)
Abairaguju; Blacks, Africans
Abairu ;Peasants
Abajungu; Europeansq
Abakatoroiki; Catholics
Abakiga; The bakiga
Abamisiri; Egyptians
Abancwanga; 7th day Adventists
Abakristaayo; Protestant Christians
Abagyereza ;English british people
Abanyankole ;The banyankole
Abarooma ;Romans
Obuto ;Childhood
Obutoosha; Always; usually
Butunu ;Openly
Obwegyese; Education
Obwengye ;Knowledge ability wisdom
Obwiru ;Servitude
Obwoki ;Honey
Obworo ;Poverty
Ebyafayo; History
Ebyashuri; Nests
Ecepe ;Badge(s), medal(s)
Ecupa ;Bottle
Edazini; Dozen(s)
Edakiika ;Minute(s)
De!; Look!
Edebe; Tin(s)
Ediini; Religion(s)
Diisi ;District
Edubu; Bear(s)
Eha? ;Which one
Eky’obusaasi; Unfortunately
Engahi? ;How many?
Enyima ;Afterwards, back, at the back
Erahi; Where is it?
Eriizooba; Today
Erikufuka; Cold
Erikutukura; Red
Erikwera; White
Erikwiragura; Black
Erikwotsya; Hot
Elaana ;Tape worms
Eleeza ;Silver
Eiizi ;Fees
Efirimbi ;Whistle
Efuka ;Hoe(s)
Efukuzi ;Mole(s)
Efumu ;Proverb saying parable
Efunjo ;Papyrus (dry)
Efura; Sociable person gentleman
Efura-nkye; Unsociable one(s)
Efuuzi; Orphan(s)
Egaari; Bicycle(s)
Egaari; y’omwika Train(s)
Garagi ;Governor
Gavumenti ;Government
Geehena ;Hell
Goonya; Crocodile(s)
Egutiya ;Sack
Ahabwa; For because of
Ahabw’ekyo; Therefore
Ahabw’okuba; Because because of
Ahagati ;Between
Ahakuba; Because
Ahandi ;Elsewhere somewhere
Ahare ;Far off a long way
Haza Then; next; and; while
Aheekiikire; Secret place(s)
Aheeru; Outside
Ehiika; Acre(s)
Ahonaho; At once soon
Ehuuma; Fork(s)
Ehuuzi; Thread
Eibaare; Stone slate record
Eibabi; Leaf
Eibanja ;Debt duty obligation
Eihamba; Potter’s clay
Eicumu ;Spear
Eidaara ;Step grade ladder
Eigufa; Bone
Eiguru ;Sky heaven
Eigyesha; Harvest season
Eihanga; Country nation
Eihe; Army troop
Eihema; Tent
Eihembe; Horn
Eihira; Rabbit’s tail
Eihwa; Thorn
Eiju; Ash dust
Inci; Inch(es)
Ingini; Engine
Eipapa; Wing
Eipeesha; Button
Eiranzi ;Sun-ray
Eirembo; Gateway
Eisaasi ;Bullet
Eishamba; Grey eagle
Eishamba; Estate??
Eishaza; County
Eishumi; Knot
Isreali; Isreal
Eitaagi; Branch
Ekaraamu; Pencil
Karaani; Clerk
Karakita; Tractor(s)
Karantiine; Quarantine
Kareebi; Witness (person)
Karenakare; Long ago
Karoori ;Flamingo
Akarooro ;Chicken flea
Karoti; Carrot
Karutuusi; Eucalyptus tree(s)
Akaruuru ;Ballot paper; toss
Kasheenya-nku; Fern caterpillar
Akashonda-buro ;Uvula
Akasooroora; Whirl/wind
Akatimba; Net gauze, filter
Kasuku; Parrot
Akatambaara; Handkerchief
Keeki; Cake(s)
Ekibira; Forest
Ekibiriiti; Matchbox
Ekibuuzo; Question
Ekiconco; Gift prize
Ekicuncu; Lion
Ekikade; Bell
Ekifa-matu ;Deaf person
Ekifeera; Idiot halfwit
Ekifundikizo ;Cover lid cork stopper
Ekifubiro; Punishment penalty
Ekigigo; Molar
Ekihama ;A secret
Ekihangare Agama; lizard gecko
Ekiharara; Bald locust
Ekihihizi; Owl
Ekihome ;Prison
Ekihosho; A shovel
Eitima; A grudge spite mischief
Eitondo; A drop
Eitongo; Deserted place
Eityazo; Whetstone
Eiziba; Pond well
Eiziikiro; Cemetery
Eiziina Name
Eizooba Day; sun
Juba Recently; soon; quickly
Enjwa Foot and mouth disease
Eka Home; family
Kaaki ;Khaki
Kaamuzinzi; Hammerkop
Kaanyinaabiri; Double stoned building/house
Kaanyonza; Robin chat
Ekabada; Cupboard
Kabaragara; Small sweet bananas
Akabonero; Sign mark
Akaca ;Sparrow hawk
Akacumu; Pen
Akacwa-bazaire; Centipede
Akagiiko; Teaspoon
Akahundu; Bat
Akajagararo; Commotion
Akajuma ;Table seed grain
Akamanyiso; Mark sign seal
Akameeme; Breastbone
Akami ;Small rabbit
Kampuni ;Company
Kankomangwa; Woodpecker
Kanyaamunyu; Pied wagtail
Kanyamushungushungu; Crested eagle
Akanyankogote; Tortoise; turtle
Akanyarara ;Stripe
Kanywa-taabe ;Sunbird
Ekihuguuhugu; Butterfly
Ekihumi; Beehive
Ekiijutsyo;Reminder; memorial
Ekiishamuttut Cuckoo
Ekiito Riddle; puzzle
Ekijegye ;Fungus toadstool
Ekijuju ;Tsetse fly
Ekijuma;Fruit; seed
Ekijumo ;An abuse
Ekijunjuure; Carpenter bee
Ekikubyo; Nickname
Ekikungu ;Ant hill
Ekikurumo; Spleen
Ekikwatsi ;Safety pin
Ekikyere; Toad
Ekimbuuro ;Crowd
Ekimera ;Plant
Ekimuri; Flower
Kinekye ;Yellow
Ekingonzi; Wave
Ekiniga ;Hunger
Ekinombe; Mine
Ekinya; Lizard
Ekinyantinda; Snail
Ekinyerere; Long straight hair
Ekinyogote; Porcupine quill
Ekinyonyi ;Large bird
Ekinyoro; Law command
Ekirahuri; Glass
Ekireere ;Banana fibre
Ekirooto; Dream
Ekirwa ;Island
Ekisegyesi ;Porcupine
Ekishaakuzo; Riddle
Ekishaka; Bush
Ekishansha; Dry banana leaf??
Ekishansha; Stomach (of a cow)??
Ekishate; Wood chip
Ekishogashoga; Castor oil plant
Ekishoma-bwire ;Nightjar
Ekishoshonkoro; Empty case; shell
Ekishuba ;A lie
Ekishwaga; Eland
Kishwera ;Bridegroom
Ekitangaazo; Telescope binoculars
Ekitara; Granary
Ekiteekateeko; Thought; idea
Ekiteera; Ape chimp
Ekiteta ;Dumb person
Ekitiiho ;Spade
Ekitiinisa; Honour glory respect
Ekitogi ;Collar
Ekitondoro; Bird’s crop
Ekitori; Ball of soap
Ekituuru; Grave
Ekituuti; Platform; pulpit
Ekivune; Ham thigh of an animal
Ekiyenje ;Cockroach
Ekiyoyo ;Cormorant
Ekiziba ;Dam large pond artificial lake
Ekizibu; Difficulty
Ekizimba; Painful swelling
Ekizimbe ;Building
Ekiziriga ;Dirty mark
Ekoona; Corner(s)
Kristo ;Christ – protestant
Kristu; Christ – catholic
Kunuuya; Here
Kurahi? ;Where is it?
Kuri; If
Okuruga; From since
Kurungi; Well fine good
Okutu; Ear
Kuuha?; Which one?
Okuzimu; Down below
Okwihaho; Except
Ekwirwa; Biting ant(s)
Kwonka ;But, only, itself, alone, only
Ekyaka ;Thirst
Kyakiro ;Supper
Kyamushana; Lunch
Ekyangu; Sponge (for scrubbing body)
Ekyanira ;Buzzard
Kyantsya; Breakfast
Ekyanzi; Milkpot
Ekyapa ;Signpost
Ekyaro ;Village
Ekyenjanja ;Fish
Ekyeshongoro Song; hymn
Ekyeyerezo ;Broom
Eky’okureeberaho; Example
Ekyoma ;Iron metal metallic article
Ekyombeko; Building
Ekyaombo ;Steamer
Amaani Power; strength; force
Maaya ;Ostrich
Amacanda ;Sunflower sesame
Amagara; Life soul
Magaro; Pliers pincers tongs
Amahasha; Twins
Amairu; Appetite for meat
Makansi ;Scissors
Amakuru; News meaning(s)
Amamanzi; Heroes
Maraaya; Prostitute
Maraika; Angel
Amarari; Squint
Amarebe; Water lilies
Mareere; Kite-hawk
Amarobo; Fish hooks
Amasha;Cow dung
Amashanyarazi; Electricity
Amashemererwa ;Great joy
Amashereka; Mother’s milk (human)
Amata; Bows
Embaaho; Timber forms blackboard benches
Embaga; Party
Embeba ;Mouse; rat
Embiire; Beer bananas
Emboga ;Vegetables
Embogo; Buffalo
Embuga ;Compound; courtyard
Embundu; Gun
Embuzi; Goat
Embwa; Dig
Emondo;Serval cat(s) large
Empiita ;Body heat; perspiration
Empikye; Termite hills
Empindahinduka ;Changes
Empindura; Pancreas
Empiri; empoma Puff adders
Empitirizo; Needle(s)
Empoca ;Soya beans
Empumi; Blind person(s)
Omubanda ;Flute pipe
Omubaziiro ;Seam
Omubirigi ;Belgian
Omububuuru ;Pimple
Omubyamo ;Anthrax
Omucunguzi; Redeemer
Omudaari; Medal
Omufaakazi ;Widow
Omufu ;Dead peson
Omugaara ;Mane
Omugaati ;Loaf; bread
Omugaba ;King
Omugabekazi ;Queen regent
Omugi ;Louse’s egg
Omuguha ;Rope string
Omuguta ;Hide king’s corpse
Omugyere ;Kick
Muha ;Jackal fix
Omuhanga-nzima; Rainbow
Omuhoro ;Panga
Omukuufu ;Chain
Omupiira ;Ball
Omurabyo ;Lightening
Omurambwe ;Corpse
Omuraramo; Meningitis
Omushega; Wolf; wild dog
Omushema ;Fool
Omushenga; Bundle of food taken when visiting
Omushonga ;Sharp pain
Omushoro ;Tax
Omushororongo; Verse line
Omushure ;Mouse-bird coly
Omuskautu; Boy scout
Omusimeeno; Saw
Omusumaari; Nail
Omutaano; Difference
Omutaho; Funnel
Omutaka; Umbrella villager
Omutatsi; Spy
Omutegi; Trapper
Omutego ;Trap
Omutororo ;Yolk of an egg
Omutsindo ;Footstep
Omuzaabibu Grape grapevine
Omuzaana ;Female slave
Omuzaani ;Player; sportsman; competitor
Omuzaano; Sport; game; occupation
Muzee; Old person
Omuzeituuni; Olive tree
Omuzi; Root
Omuzigu; Enemy
Muziiki; Wisdom tooth
Omuzinga; Cannon; swarm ??
Omwambi; Arrow
Orwaro Part; harbour; landing site
Omwata; Weed
Mwembi; Both of you
Omwesigwa; Reliable person; trustworthy
Omweyangye; Pollen
Omwiko ;Trowel
Omwino ;Elephant’s tusk
Omwirima; Darkness
Omwonyo; Salt
Na; And with
Enaama ;Secret plan
Enaku; Trouble(s); sorrow(s)
Enamba; Number(s)
Enanga; Harp(s); organ(s)
Nari; Or; nor; perhaps
Nari ;shi Or else
Encwa-mutwe; Newborn calf
Encwera ;Cobra
Endagaano ;Agreement
Endahi; Quail
Endiijo; Another the other(s)
Endiisa; Yellow wagtail
Endimi; Languages; tongues; flames
Endimu; Lemon
Endirira; Tree-hyrax ?
Endogoya ;Donkey
Enduuru; Alarm
Engaara; Crab
Engabi ;Bushbuck
Engagi ;Gorilla
Engamira; Camel
Enganda; Acacia plants
Engano; Wheat
Enganzi; Prime minister
Engiri; Warthog
Engoha; Tick(s)
Engoma ;Drum the throne
Engondore; Large ram
Engongi; Otter
Engoro ;Ivory bracelets (worn by priests)
Engugye; Coccyx
Engumba; Barren (as in sterile)
Engundu ;Leading bull
Engwe; Leopard
Engyeya ;Colobus monkey
Enimi; Bull
Enjaangu; Cat
Enjobe; Water buck marsh antelope
Enjojo ;Elephant
Enjoki ;Bee(s)
Enjubu ;Hippo(s)
Enkambi; Rest camp
Enkanga; Guinea fowl
Enkindo; Palm leaves
Enkanka; Palate
Enkobe ;Baboon(s)
Enkombe; Dove; pigeon
Enkoni; Walking stick
Enkoro; Animal’s chest
Enku ;Firewood
Enkuba ;Thunder
Enkura; Rhino(s)
Enkura-ruhembe; Horned beetle; rhino
Enkushu ;Parrot
Enkyebebe ;White ants
Enkende ;Vervet monkey
Nseeri A;cross the other side
Enshama; Reedbuck
Enshobi; Mistake(s)
Enshoni ;Shyness
Enshozi ;Mudfish
Enshwa; Flying ants
Ensunu ;Uganda kob
Entamaamu; Salute(s)
Entaratambi ;Swallow(s)
Entare ;Lion
Entomi ;Fist(s)
Entunguuka; Development
Entwature ;Lapwing(s)
Enturegye; Zebra
Entuuha; Crested crane
Entuuru ;Wild cat
Entwiga ;Giraffe(s)
Enuuma ;Brown duicker(s)
Enwa; Hornet(s) wasp(s)
Nyamagoya; Albino
Enyamaishwa; Animal(s)
Enyamurumi ;Anteater ant-bear
Nyamurunga ;Bishop bird
Enyangi; White egret(s)
Enyaruju ;Chameleon
Enyawaawa; Green ibis
Enyemera ;Topi
Enyondo;Hammer
Enyonyozi; Star
Enyuguta ;Letter(s) of the alphabet
Enyungu; Pot smoking pipe
Enzamba; Trumpet
Enzaza ;Reedbuck
Enzigye; Locust(s)
Obabariremu; Including
Ofiisa; Officer
Ogumeho; Goodbye
Omweija ;The other (of 2 people)
Orahi? ;Where are you?
Osiibe ;gye Goodbye
Otyo; Like that all right!
Ou; Whom
Epa ;Woman/women w/o breasts
Paapa; Pope
Paasi; Flat-iron
Pamiti; Permit(s)
Epata ;Hinge(s)
Peterori; Petro
Pikipiki ;Motorcycle
Puraani; Plan
Eraatiri; Pound(s)
Eranda ;Plane(s)
Ripoota ;Report(s)
Orubu ;A turn a go series
Orugamba; Battle
Orugamwa ;Famous
Oruganda; Clan
Oruhago ;Bladder
Oruhanga; A valley
Oruhu; Hide skin leather
Orujegyere ;Chain
Rujuguta; Civet-cat
Orume; Dew
Orura ;Intestine
Rurara ;Sword dagger; knife for slaughtering
Orurembo; Capital town
Orusa; Permission
Orushekye; Tube; pipe; grass; straw
Orushura-ibiba; Pennant wing night jar
Orutangura; Spider
Orutarago ;Cheetah; fierce old leopard
Oruyongoyongo ;Heron
Oruzimu Mantis; stick insect
Oruziramire; Python
Rwakipumpuru ;Tripanosomoisis
Esaano ;Flour powder
Esaasi ;Sympathy; sorrow; trouble
Sabuuni; Soap
Esapuri ;Rosary
Eshega ;Vulture
Eshekuro ;Motar(s)
Eshenda; Chilli; red pepper
Eshenzya; Edible rats; cane rats
Esheshemi; Nausea
Eshihera; Fly/flies
Esigara ;Cigarette(s)
Simenti ;Cement
Esimu ;Telephone
Sineema ;Cinema; film
Esirabo; Common drinker
Sitaane ;Satan; devil
Skweya ;Square
Stampu ;Stamp
Stooha ;Store
Supu; Soup
Switi; Sweet(s)
Etaabe; Tobacco
Etaamu; Term(s)
Taani ;Ton(s)
Etanka; Tank(s)
Ou ;Whom
Viinyo; Wine
Wnaganga;Elate hornbill
Wangi?; Yes? Pardon?
Waringa ;Phantom; hallucination
Wayereesi; Wireless
Yaaba; Whether; either or
Yaadi ;Yard
Yeezu; Jesus – catholics
Yesu ;Jesus – protestant
Yerinde!; Mind! Look out!
Yombi ;Both
Ezaabibu; Grape(s)
Zaaburi; Psalm(s)
Ezaabu; Gold
Zeero ;Zero; nought
Ziiha? ;Which ones?
Zirahi?; Where are they?
Ezimweija; The others (of 2 groups)
Ziti ;Like this
Zityo ;Like that
Zombi; Both
Zonka ;Only; alone; themselves
Ezookize ;Roasted
Ekicweka Part/ half/ section Ebicweka Ki-bi
Omubiri Body Emibiri(plural)
Endwara Illness/ disease Endwara(plural)
Spidi Speed Spidi(plural)
Omubazi Drug/ medicine/ointment Emibazi (plural)
Eirwariro Hospital/ clinic Amarwariro(plural)
Amate Milk Amate(plural)
Omushaho Doctor Abashaho (plural)
Miishani Mission Miishani(plural)
Omurwaire Patient Abarwaire (plural)
Omuka ;Home/ at home Omuka(plural)
Omuhanda; Path/ way/ road Emihanda(plural)
Embabazi ;Grace/ kindness/mercy Embabazi(plural)
Enkaito; Shoe Enkaito(plural)
Embeho; Cold/ air/ wind Embeho(plural)
Enjara ;Hunger/ famine Enjara(plural)
Akatunda; Passion fruit Obutunda(plural)
Eiriho; Thirst Eiriho(plural)
Amatsiko; Hope Amatsiko(plural) Ekyoya (nyine ekyoya)
I am hot.; Ekyoya(plural)
Oburofa; Filth/ dirt/ dirty Oburofa(plural)
Oturo ;Sleepiness Oturo(plural)
Dokita ;Doctor Baadokita (plural)
Naasi; Nurse Baanaasi (plural)
Eshagama; Blood Eshagama(plural)
Ekikatu; Injection Ebikatu Ki-bi
Ebomba ;Syringe Ebomba(plural)
Empitirizo; Needle Empitirizo(plural)
Omuringo; Type/ kind/ sort Emiringo(plural)
Omurundi;Time/ occasion Emirundi(plural)
Egiraasi ;Glass Egiraasi(plural)
Amaizi ;Water Amaizi(plural)
Amaani ;Power/ force/strengthAmaani(plural)
Omugasho; Use Emigasho(plural)
Omuyaga; Wind/ air Emiyaga(plural)
Oruzengyerera; Dizziness Oruzengyerera(plural)
Omuheru; End Emiheru(plural)
Obusingye; Peace/ freedom Obusingye(plural)
Obuyonjo ;Clean/ cleanliness/hygiene Obuyonjo(plural)
Ekyaro ;Village Ebyaaro Ki-bi
Ekicweka; Half/part Ebicweka Ki-bi
Omuguzi; Buyer/customer Abaguzi Mu-ba
Omutunzi; Seller Abatunzi Mu-ba
W’eduuka; Shopkeeper B’amaduuka Mu-ba
Akatare; Market Obutare Ka-bu
Esaati ;Shirt Esaati n-n
Omufarasi; Mattress Emifarasi Mu-mi
Ekitanda ;Bed Ebitanda Ki-bi
Burangiti ;Blanket Burangiti n-n
Ebeeyi ;Price Ebeeyi n-n
Etaara; Lamp Etaara n-n
Stoovu ;Stove Stoovu n-n
Egaari ;Bicycle Egaari n-n
Enyonyi ;Aeroplane Enyonyi n-n
Ekintu ;Thing Ebintu Ki-bi
Eibaati ;Corrugated iron Amabaati Ri-ma
Entebe ;Chair Entebe n-n
Emeeza; Table Emeeza n-n
Ekirago; Carpet Ebirago Ki-bi
Orwigi ;Door Enyigi Ru-n
Edirisa ;Window Edirisa N-n
Omukyeeka; Mat Emikyeeka Mu-mi
Eshuuka; Bed sheet Eshuuka n-n
Akamoori; Ventilator Obumoori Ka-bu
Eitegura;Roofing tile Amategura Ri-ma
Eitafaari; Brick Amatafaari Ri-ma
Edaari ;Ceiling Edaari n-n
Omwana; Child Abaana Mu-ba
Omusiri; garden emisiri mu-mi
Omuheereza; waiter abaheereza mu-ba
Omuguzi ;customer/buyer abaguzi mu-ba
Esaano; flour esaano n-n
Eiriho; thirst eiriho n-n
Omushaija; man abashaija mu-ba
Ecupa; bottle ecupa n-n
Kyantsya ;breakfast kyantsya n-n
Kyamushana ;lunch kyamushana n-n
Kyakiro; supper kyakiro n-n
Esafuriya ;saucepan esafuriya n-n
Amaizi ;water amaizi n-n
Omuriro; fire emiriro mu-mi
Omwanya; time-space emyanya mu-mi
Ekicweka ;half/part ebicweka ki-bi
Omucwe ;habit emicwe mu-mi
Eihangwe; noon eihangwe n-n
Enshonga ;problem enshonga n-n
Eshaaha; hour/time/clock/watch eshaaha n-nAgandi ;Another; the other(s)
Agandi? ;How are you? (what other news)
Aha ;Here, at, on, to , about
Ahabiso; Ago, formerly
Ahabwa ;For, on account of, on behalf of
Ahabwa ;ki? Ahabwenki? Ahanki? Why
Amerika; America
Angahi?; How many? How much?
Ansa ;Answer
Apaana; No! Swahili origin
Arahi ;Where is he/she?
Arifu ;Alphabet
Abaabandize; Previous; first (people)
Abaafrika ;Africans
Baagi ;Badge
Abaahure; Reverends; clergyman
Ababiiki ;Treasurer
Ababirigi ;Belgians
Abafaransa ;The French
Abafiire; The dead
Abaganda ;The baganda
Abagyendanwa; Ankore royal drum
Abagyenyi ;Visitors, customers, strangers
Abaharabu ;Arabs
Abaheburaayo; Hebrews
Abahima; The bahima
Abahinda; Ankore princes
Abahindakazi; Ankore princesses
Abahindi ;Indians
Abahooranda; The dutch
Abahuuku ;Slaves
Abahuuru ;Bachelors
Baiburi ;Bible(s)
Abairaguju; Blacks, Africans
Abairu ;Peasants
Abajungu; Europeansq
Abakatoroiki; Catholics
Abakiga; The bakiga
Abamisiri; Egyptians
Abancwanga; 7th day Adventists
Abakristaayo; Protestant Christians
Abagyereza ;English british people
Abanyankole ;The banyankole
Abarooma ;Romans
Obuto ;Childhood
Obutoosha; Always; usually
Butunu ;Openly
Obwegyese; Education
Obwengye ;Knowledge ability wisdom
Obwiru ;Servitude
Obwoki ;Honey
Obworo ;Poverty
Ebyafayo; History
Ebyashuri; Nests
Ecepe ;Badge(s), medal(s)
Ecupa ;Bottle
Edazini; Dozen(s)
Edakiika ;Minute(s)
De!; Look!
Edebe; Tin(s)
Ediini; Religion(s)
Diisi ;District
Edubu; Bear(s)
Eha? ;Which one
Eky’obusaasi; Unfortunately
Engahi? ;How many?
Enyima ;Afterwards, back, at the back
Erahi; Where is it?
Eriizooba; Today
Erikufuka; Cold
Erikutukura; Red
Erikwera; White
Erikwiragura; Black
Erikwotsya; Hot
Elaana ;Tape worms
Eleeza ;Silver
Eiizi ;Fees
Efirimbi ;Whistle
Efuka ;Hoe(s)
Efukuzi ;Mole(s)
Efumu ;Proverb saying parable
Efunjo ;Papyrus (dry)
Efura; Sociable person gentleman
Efura-nkye; Unsociable one(s)
Efuuzi; Orphan(s)
Egaari; Bicycle(s)
Egaari; y’omwika Train(s)
Garagi ;Governor
Gavumenti ;Government
Geehena ;Hell
Goonya; Crocodile(s)
Egutiya ;Sack
Ahabwa; For because of
Ahabw’ekyo; Therefore
Ahabw’okuba; Because because of
Ahagati ;Between
Ahakuba; Because
Ahandi ;Elsewhere somewhere
Ahare ;Far off a long way
Haza Then; next; and; while
Aheekiikire; Secret place(s)
Aheeru; Outside
Ehiika; Acre(s)
Ahonaho; At once soon
Ehuuma; Fork(s)
Ehuuzi; Thread
Eibaare; Stone slate record
Eibabi; Leaf
Eibanja ;Debt duty obligation
Eihamba; Potter’s clay
Eicumu ;Spear
Eidaara ;Step grade ladder
Eigufa; Bone
Eiguru ;Sky heaven
Eigyesha; Harvest season
Eihanga; Country nation
Eihe; Army troop
Eihema; Tent
Eihembe; Horn
Eihira; Rabbit’s tail
Eihwa; Thorn
Eiju; Ash dust
Inci; Inch(es)
Ingini; Engine
Eipapa; Wing
Eipeesha; Button
Eiranzi ;Sun-ray
Eirembo; Gateway
Eisaasi ;Bullet
Eishamba; Grey eagle
Eishamba; Estate??
Eishaza; County
Eishumi; Knot
Isreali; Isreal
Eitaagi; Branch
Ekaraamu; Pencil
Karaani; Clerk
Karakita; Tractor(s)
Karantiine; Quarantine
Kareebi; Witness (person)
Karenakare; Long ago
Karoori ;Flamingo
Akarooro ;Chicken flea
Karoti; Carrot
Karutuusi; Eucalyptus tree(s)
Akaruuru ;Ballot paper; toss
Kasheenya-nku; Fern caterpillar
Akashonda-buro ;Uvula
Akasooroora; Whirl/wind
Akatimba; Net gauze, filter
Kasuku; Parrot
Akatambaara; Handkerchief
Keeki; Cake(s)
Ekibira; Forest
Ekibiriiti; Matchbox
Ekibuuzo; Question
Ekiconco; Gift prize
Ekicuncu; Lion
Ekikade; Bell
Ekifa-matu ;Deaf person
Ekifeera; Idiot halfwit
Ekifundikizo ;Cover lid cork stopper
Ekifubiro; Punishment penalty
Ekigigo; Molar
Ekihama ;A secret
Ekihangare Agama; lizard gecko
Ekiharara; Bald locust
Ekihihizi; Owl
Ekihome ;Prison
Ekihosho; A shovel
Eitima; A grudge spite mischief
Eitondo; A drop
Eitongo; Deserted place
Eityazo; Whetstone
Eiziba; Pond well
Eiziikiro; Cemetery
Eiziina Name
Eizooba Day; sun
Juba Recently; soon; quickly
Enjwa Foot and mouth disease
Eka Home; family
Kaaki ;Khaki
Kaamuzinzi; Hammerkop
Kaanyinaabiri; Double stoned building/house
Kaanyonza; Robin chat
Ekabada; Cupboard
Kabaragara; Small sweet bananas
Akabonero; Sign mark
Akaca ;Sparrow hawk
Akacumu; Pen
Akacwa-bazaire; Centipede
Akagiiko; Teaspoon
Akahundu; Bat
Akajagararo; Commotion
Akajuma ;Table seed grain
Akamanyiso; Mark sign seal
Akameeme; Breastbone
Akami ;Small rabbit
Kampuni ;Company
Kankomangwa; Woodpecker
Kanyaamunyu; Pied wagtail
Kanyamushungushungu; Crested eagle
Akanyankogote; Tortoise; turtle
Akanyarara ;Stripe
Kanywa-taabe ;Sunbird
Ekihuguuhugu; Butterfly
Ekihumi; Beehive
Ekiijutsyo;Reminder; memorial
Ekiishamuttut Cuckoo
Ekiito Riddle; puzzle
Ekijegye ;Fungus toadstool
Ekijuju ;Tsetse fly
Ekijuma;Fruit; seed
Ekijumo ;An abuse
Ekijunjuure; Carpenter bee
Ekikubyo; Nickname
Ekikungu ;Ant hill
Ekikurumo; Spleen
Ekikwatsi ;Safety pin
Ekikyere; Toad
Ekimbuuro ;Crowd
Ekimera ;Plant
Ekimuri; Flower
Kinekye ;Yellow
Ekingonzi; Wave
Ekiniga ;Hunger
Ekinombe; Mine
Ekinya; Lizard
Ekinyantinda; Snail
Ekinyerere; Long straight hair
Ekinyogote; Porcupine quill
Ekinyonyi ;Large bird
Ekinyoro; Law command
Ekirahuri; Glass
Ekireere ;Banana fibre
Ekirooto; Dream
Ekirwa ;Island
Ekisegyesi ;Porcupine
Ekishaakuzo; Riddle
Ekishaka; Bush
Ekishansha; Dry banana leaf??
Ekishansha; Stomach (of a cow)??
Ekishate; Wood chip
Ekishogashoga; Castor oil plant
Ekishoma-bwire ;Nightjar
Ekishoshonkoro; Empty case; shell
Ekishuba ;A lie
Ekishwaga; Eland
Kishwera ;Bridegroom
Ekitangaazo; Telescope binoculars
Ekitara; Granary
Ekiteekateeko; Thought; idea
Ekiteera; Ape chimp
Ekiteta ;Dumb person
Ekitiiho ;Spade
Ekitiinisa; Honour glory respect
Ekitogi ;Collar
Ekitondoro; Bird’s crop
Ekitori; Ball of soap
Ekituuru; Grave
Ekituuti; Platform; pulpit
Ekivune; Ham thigh of an animal
Ekiyenje ;Cockroach
Ekiyoyo ;Cormorant
Ekiziba ;Dam large pond artificial lake
Ekizibu; Difficulty
Ekizimba; Painful swelling
Ekizimbe ;Building
Ekiziriga ;Dirty mark
Ekoona; Corner(s)
Kristo ;Christ – protestant
Kristu; Christ – catholic
Kunuuya; Here
Kurahi? ;Where is it?
Kuri; If
Okuruga; From since
Kurungi; Well fine good
Okutu; Ear
Kuuha?; Which one?
Okuzimu; Down below
Okwihaho; Except
Ekwirwa; Biting ant(s)
Kwonka ;But, only, itself, alone, only
Ekyaka ;Thirst
Kyakiro ;Supper
Kyamushana; Lunch
Ekyangu; Sponge (for scrubbing body)
Ekyanira ;Buzzard
Kyantsya; Breakfast
Ekyanzi; Milkpot
Ekyapa ;Signpost
Ekyaro ;Village
Ekyenjanja ;Fish
Ekyeshongoro Song; hymn
Ekyeyerezo ;Broom
Eky’okureeberaho; Example
Ekyoma ;Iron metal metallic article
Ekyombeko; Building
Ekyaombo ;Steamer
Amaani Power; strength; force
Maaya ;Ostrich
Amacanda ;Sunflower sesame
Amagara; Life soul
Magaro; Pliers pincers tongs
Amahasha; Twins
Amairu; Appetite for meat
Makansi ;Scissors
Amakuru; News meaning(s)
Amamanzi; Heroes
Maraaya; Prostitute
Maraika; Angel
Amarari; Squint
Amarebe; Water lilies
Mareere; Kite-hawk
Amarobo; Fish hooks
Amasha;Cow dung
Amashanyarazi; Electricity
Amashemererwa ;Great joy
Amashereka; Mother’s milk (human)
Amata; Bows
Embaaho; Timber forms blackboard benches
Embaga; Party
Embeba ;Mouse; rat
Embiire; Beer bananas
Emboga ;Vegetables
Embogo; Buffalo
Embuga ;Compound; courtyard
Embundu; Gun
Embuzi; Goat
Embwa; Dig
Emondo;Serval cat(s) large
Empiita ;Body heat; perspiration
Empikye; Termite hills
Empindahinduka ;Changes
Empindura; Pancreas
Empiri; empoma Puff adders
Empitirizo; Needle(s)
Empoca ;Soya beans
Empumi; Blind person(s)
Omubanda ;Flute pipe
Omubaziiro ;Seam
Omubirigi ;Belgian
Omububuuru ;Pimple
Omubyamo ;Anthrax
Omucunguzi; Redeemer
Omudaari; Medal
Omufaakazi ;Widow
Omufu ;Dead peson
Omugaara ;Mane
Omugaati ;Loaf; bread
Omugaba ;King
Omugabekazi ;Queen regent
Omugi ;Louse’s egg
Omuguha ;Rope string
Omuguta ;Hide king’s corpse
Omugyere ;Kick
Muha ;Jackal fix
Omuhanga-nzima; Rainbow
Omuhoro ;Panga
Omukuufu ;Chain
Omupiira ;Ball
Omurabyo ;Lightening
Omurambwe ;Corpse
Omuraramo; Meningitis
Omushega; Wolf; wild dog
Omushema ;Fool
Omushenga; Bundle of food taken when visiting
Omushonga ;Sharp pain
Omushoro ;Tax
Omushororongo; Verse line
Omushure ;Mouse-bird coly
Omuskautu; Boy scout
Omusimeeno; Saw
Omusumaari; Nail
Omutaano; Difference
Omutaho; Funnel
Omutaka; Umbrella villager
Omutatsi; Spy
Omutegi; Trapper
Omutego ;Trap
Omutororo ;Yolk of an egg
Omutsindo ;Footstep
Omuzaabibu Grape grapevine
Omuzaana ;Female slave
Omuzaani ;Player; sportsman; competitor
Omuzaano; Sport; game; occupation
Muzee; Old person
Omuzeituuni; Olive tree
Omuzi; Root
Omuzigu; Enemy
Muziiki; Wisdom tooth
Omuzinga; Cannon; swarm ??
Omwambi; Arrow
Orwaro Part; harbour; landing site
Omwata; Weed
Mwembi; Both of you
Omwesigwa; Reliable person; trustworthy
Omweyangye; Pollen
Omwiko ;Trowel
Omwino ;Elephant’s tusk
Omwirima; Darkness
Omwonyo; Salt
Na; And with
Enaama ;Secret plan
Enaku; Trouble(s); sorrow(s)
Enamba; Number(s)
Enanga; Harp(s); organ(s)
Nari; Or; nor; perhaps
Nari ;shi Or else
Encwa-mutwe; Newborn calf
Encwera ;Cobra
Endagaano ;Agreement
Endahi; Quail
Endiijo; Another the other(s)
Endiisa; Yellow wagtail
Endimi; Languages; tongues; flames
Endimu; Lemon
Endirira; Tree-hyrax ?
Endogoya ;Donkey
Enduuru; Alarm
Engaara; Crab
Engabi ;Bushbuck
Engagi ;Gorilla
Engamira; Camel
Enganda; Acacia plants
Engano; Wheat
Enganzi; Prime minister
Engiri; Warthog
Engoha; Tick(s)
Engoma ;Drum the throne
Engondore; Large ram
Engongi; Otter
Engoro ;Ivory bracelets (worn by priests)
Engugye; Coccyx
Engumba; Barren (as in sterile)
Engundu ;Leading bull
Engwe; Leopard
Engyeya ;Colobus monkey
Enimi; Bull
Enjaangu; Cat
Enjobe; Water buck marsh antelope
Enjojo ;Elephant
Enjoki ;Bee(s)
Enjubu ;Hippo(s)
Enkambi; Rest camp
Enkanga; Guinea fowl
Enkindo; Palm leaves
Enkanka; Palate
Enkobe ;Baboon(s)
Enkombe; Dove; pigeon
Enkoni; Walking stick
Enkoro; Animal’s chest
Enku ;Firewood
Enkuba ;Thunder
Enkura; Rhino(s)
Enkura-ruhembe; Horned beetle; rhino
Enkushu ;Parrot
Enkyebebe ;White ants
Enkende ;Vervet monkey
Nseeri A;cross the other side
Enshama; Reedbuck
Enshobi; Mistake(s)
Enshoni ;Shyness
Enshozi ;Mudfish
Enshwa; Flying ants
Ensunu ;Uganda kob
Entamaamu; Salute(s)
Entaratambi ;Swallow(s)
Entare ;Lion
Entomi ;Fist(s)
Entunguuka; Development
Entwature ;Lapwing(s)
Enturegye; Zebra
Entuuha; Crested crane
Entuuru ;Wild cat
Entwiga ;Giraffe(s)
Enuuma ;Brown duicker(s)
Enwa; Hornet(s) wasp(s)
Nyamagoya; Albino
Enyamaishwa; Animal(s)
Enyamurumi ;Anteater ant-bear
Nyamurunga ;Bishop bird
Enyangi; White egret(s)
Enyaruju ;Chameleon
Enyawaawa; Green ibis
Enyemera ;Topi
Enyondo;Hammer
Enyonyozi; Star
Enyuguta ;Letter(s) of the alphabet
Enyungu; Pot smoking pipe
Enzamba; Trumpet
Enzaza ;Reedbuck
Enzigye; Locust(s)
Obabariremu; Including
Ofiisa; Officer
Ogumeho; Goodbye
Omweija ;The other (of 2 people)
Orahi? ;Where are you?
Osiibe ;gye Goodbye
Otyo; Like that all right!
Ou; Whom
Epa ;Woman/women w/o breasts
Paapa; Pope
Paasi; Flat-iron
Pamiti; Permit(s)
Epata ;Hinge(s)
Peterori; Petro
Pikipiki ;Motorcycle
Puraani; Plan
Eraatiri; Pound(s)
Eranda ;Plane(s)
Ripoota ;Report(s)
Orubu ;A turn a go series
Orugamba; Battle
Orugamwa ;Famous
Oruganda; Clan
Oruhago ;Bladder
Oruhanga; A valley
Oruhu; Hide skin leather
Orujegyere ;Chain
Rujuguta; Civet-cat
Orume; Dew
Orura ;Intestine
Rurara ;Sword dagger; knife for slaughtering
Orurembo; Capital town
Orusa; Permission
Orushekye; Tube; pipe; grass; straw
Orushura-ibiba; Pennant wing night jar
Orutangura; Spider
Orutarago ;Cheetah; fierce old leopard
Oruyongoyongo ;Heron
Oruzimu Mantis; stick insect
Oruziramire; Python
Rwakipumpuru ;Tripanosomoisis
Esaano ;Flour powder
Esaasi ;Sympathy; sorrow; trouble
Sabuuni; Soap
Esapuri ;Rosary
Eshega ;Vulture
Eshekuro ;Motar(s)
Eshenda; Chilli; red pepper
Eshenzya; Edible rats; cane rats
Esheshemi; Nausea
Eshihera; Fly/flies
Esigara ;Cigarette(s)
Simenti ;Cement
Esimu ;Telephone
Sineema ;Cinema; film
Esirabo; Common drinker
Sitaane ;Satan; devil
Skweya ;Square
Stampu ;Stamp
Stooha ;Store
Supu; Soup
Switi; Sweet(s)
Etaabe; Tobacco
Etaamu; Term(s)
Taani ;Ton(s)
Etanka; Tank(s)
Ou ;Whom
Viinyo; Wine
Wnaganga;Elate hornbill
Wangi?; Yes? Pardon?
Waringa ;Phantom; hallucination
Wayereesi; Wireless
Yaaba; Whether; either or
Yaadi ;Yard
Yeezu; Jesus – catholics
Yesu ;Jesus – protestant
Yerinde!; Mind! Look out!
Yombi ;Both
Ezaabibu; Grape(s)
Zaaburi; Psalm(s)
Ezaabu; Gold
Zeero ;Zero; nought
Ziiha? ;Which ones?
Zirahi?; Where are they?
Ezimweija; The others (of 2 groups)
Ziti ;Like this
Zityo ;Like that
Zombi; Both
Zonka ;Only; alone; themselves
Ezookize ;Roasted
Ekicweka Part/ half/ section Ebicweka Ki-bi
Omubiri Body Emibiri(plural)
Endwara Illness/ disease Endwara(plural)
Spidi Speed Spidi(plural)
Omubazi Drug/ medicine/ointment Emibazi (plural)
Eirwariro Hospital/ clinic Amarwariro(plural)
Amate Milk Amate(plural)
Omushaho Doctor Abashaho (plural)
Miishani Mission Miishani(plural)
Omurwaire Patient Abarwaire (plural)
Omuka ;Home/ at home Omuka(plural)
Omuhanda; Path/ way/ road Emihanda(plural)
Embabazi ;Grace/ kindness/mercy Embabazi(plural)
Enkaito; Shoe Enkaito(plural)
Embeho; Cold/ air/ wind Embeho(plural)
Enjara ;Hunger/ famine Enjara(plural)
Akatunda; Passion fruit Obutunda(plural)
Eiriho; Thirst Eiriho(plural)
Amatsiko; Hope Amatsiko(plural) Ekyoya (nyine ekyoya)
I am hot.; Ekyoya(plural)
Oburofa; Filth/ dirt/ dirty Oburofa(plural)
Oturo ;Sleepiness Oturo(plural)
Dokita ;Doctor Baadokita (plural)
Naasi; Nurse Baanaasi (plural)
Eshagama; Blood Eshagama(plural)
Ekikatu; Injection Ebikatu Ki-bi
Ebomba ;Syringe Ebomba(plural)
Empitirizo; Needle Empitirizo(plural)
Omuringo; Type/ kind/ sort Emiringo(plural)
Omurundi;Time/ occasion Emirundi(plural)
Egiraasi ;Glass Egiraasi(plural)
Amaizi ;Water Amaizi(plural)
Amaani ;Power/ force/strengthAmaani(plural)
Omugasho; Use Emigasho(plural)
Omuyaga; Wind/ air Emiyaga(plural)
Oruzengyerera; Dizziness Oruzengyerera(plural)
Omuheru; End Emiheru(plural)
Obusingye; Peace/ freedom Obusingye(plural)
Obuyonjo ;Clean/ cleanliness/hygiene Obuyonjo(plural)
Ekyaro ;Village Ebyaaro Ki-bi
Ekicweka; Half/part Ebicweka Ki-bi
Omuguzi; Buyer/customer Abaguzi Mu-ba
Omutunzi; Seller Abatunzi Mu-ba
W’eduuka; Shopkeeper B’amaduuka Mu-ba
Akatare; Market Obutare Ka-bu
Esaati ;Shirt Esaati n-n
Omufarasi; Mattress Emifarasi Mu-mi
Ekitanda ;Bed Ebitanda Ki-bi
Burangiti ;Blanket Burangiti n-n
Ebeeyi ;Price Ebeeyi n-n
Etaara; Lamp Etaara n-n
Stoovu ;Stove Stoovu n-n
Egaari ;Bicycle Egaari n-n
Enyonyi ;Aeroplane Enyonyi n-n
Ekintu ;Thing Ebintu Ki-bi
Eibaati ;Corrugated iron Amabaati Ri-ma
Entebe ;Chair Entebe n-n
Emeeza; Table Emeeza n-n
Ekirago; Carpet Ebirago Ki-bi
Orwigi ;Door Enyigi Ru-n
Edirisa ;Window Edirisa N-n
Omukyeeka; Mat Emikyeeka Mu-mi
Eshuuka; Bed sheet Eshuuka n-n
Akamoori; Ventilator Obumoori Ka-bu
Eitegura;Roofing tile Amategura Ri-ma
Eitafaari; Brick Amatafaari Ri-ma
Edaari ;Ceiling Edaari n-n
Omwana; Child Abaana Mu-ba
Omusiri; garden emisiri mu-mi
Omuheereza; waiter abaheereza mu-ba
Omuguzi ;customer/buyer abaguzi mu-ba
Esaano; flour esaano n-n
Eiriho; thirst eiriho n-n
Omushaija; man abashaija mu-ba
Ecupa; bottle ecupa n-n
Kyantsya ;breakfast kyantsya n-n
Kyamushana ;lunch kyamushana n-n
Kyakiro; supper kyakiro n-n
Esafuriya ;saucepan esafuriya n-n
Amaizi ;water amaizi n-n
Omuriro; fire emiriro mu-mi
Omwanya; time-space emyanya mu-mi
Ekicweka ;half/part ebicweka ki-bi
Omucwe ;habit emicwe mu-mi
Eihangwe; noon eihangwe n-n
Enshonga ;problem enshonga n-n
Eshaaha; hour/time/clock/watch eshaaha n-n