I will use this page to keep a running list here of the Lhukonzo I have learned. Lhukonzo is the local language of the Kasese District and my students. Janet and Edson speak and write in Lhukonzo, they are helping me create this page.
The most important phrases to know are those of
greeting. When ever you come upon
someone it is polite to greet them.
In English this is a usual greeting:
“Hello, how are you?”
“I am fine. How are you?”
“I am fine.”
“I am fine. How are you?”
“I am fine.”
Greetings in Lhukonzo
Lhukonzo spelling
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(My pronunciation)
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Meaning
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Wabuchire
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(Waw wo chire)
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Good morning
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Eb wabuchire
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(Eh waw wo chire)
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Response to good morning, also meaning good morning.
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Wasibire
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Good afternoon
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Eh wasibere
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Response to good afternoon, also meaning good afternoon.
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Yiriwahi
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(Err eh why)
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How is there?
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Nibuholh
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(Nebuhal)
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There is good.
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Other words:
Lhukonzo spelling
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(My pronunciation)
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Meaning
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Wasingya
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(Wa Sin Ga)
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Thank you
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Buchayi
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(Muchai)
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Bye bye
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