Essential everyday phrases in Lusoga.
Thank You and Goodbye
| Lusoga | English | Notes |
|---|
| Webale / Neyanziza (inho) | Thank you (very much) | Webale for services and tangible things
Neyanziza only for tangible things |
| Welaba / Bbaayi | Good bye | Bbaayi = bye + i |
| Webale inho | Thank you very much | Wé-ba-lé i-no |
Expressions of Love and Friendship
| Lusoga | English | Notes |
|---|
| Nkwenda (inho) | I love you (very much) | |
| Oli mukwano gwange | You are my friend | |
| Lusoga | English |
|---|
| Oli'kola ki leelo | What are you doing tonight? |
| Tunalyaki ekyeigulo | What shall we have for dinner? |
| Ekyeigulo kiwoomye Nkyenze | The dinner was very nice. I liked it |
| Oli mufumbi mulungi | You're a very good cook |
Travel and Well-wishes
| Lusoga | English |
|---|
| Tuuka bulungi | Arrive safe! |
Cultural Notes
inho is used to emphasize or strengthen expressions (similar to "very" in English)- There are different words for "thank you" depending on what you're thanking someone for
- Food-related phrases are important in Lusoga culture, as sharing meals is a significant social activity