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Hello

Thank you

See you tomorrow

Tulabagane enkya

My name is...

Elinnya lyange nze....

At the bus/taxi stop

Ku siteegi ya bbaasi

Just ahead there

Foreigner [In reference to whites]

How are you?

I'm fine

Gyendi/Ndi bulungi

I'm not fine

Siwulira bulingi

I live in...

No

Please

I am sorry (forgive me)

Nsaba Kunsonyiwa

I don't know...

I don't understand...

Do you speak English?

Oyogera Oluzungu?

Do you understand me?

I need some help

Nsaba kunyambako

Which way to…?

Nyinza kutuukayo ntya?

What time is it?

How much is this?

Kino kya mmeka?

What do you think?

Okilowoozako ki?

Where are you from?

What do you do?

Okola mulimu ki?

How can I help you?

Nkuyambe ntya oba?

That's very good/Excellent

I don't think so(disagreeing)

What is this?

I need a doctor

Neetaaga Omusawo

Help!

God bless you

Mukama akuwe Omukisa

You scared me

I love you.

Stop crying

Lekerawo okukaaba

Keep quiet / Shut up

I am hungry

I am thirsty (I want water)

Ennyonta ennuma/Njagala kunywa ku mazzi

Let me pass

What do you want?

How old are you?

Olina emyaka emeka?

Where do you live or stay?

Good Bye/I have to go

Weeraba/ Kagende

Congratulations

What’s your phone number?

Ennamba yo ey'essimu eri ki?

Good night!

Where are you from?

I am from____

Nva... Kampala,Jinja e.t.c

Where are you going?

Where can I find _____?

Nyinza kusanga wa?/ Kino nyinza kukisanga wa? (Bank)

Does this go to___?

Kino kye kigenda__[Jinja]

I would like to go to _____

Njagala kugendako___[Jinja]

How far is it to _____?

Kitwala bbanga ki okutuuka_

Where is the ___?

Wa ewali_[Police]?

Go straight ahead.

Gendera ddala maaso

Turn back./Go back.

Turn left

Turn right

It is opposite___

Kili mu maaso ga____

It's quite a long way

It's quite close

Kumpi / Kumpiko

It is this way

It is that way

Sorry, I don't know

[Onaansonyiwa] simanyiyo

Sorry, I am not from here

[Onaansonyiwa] sili wa wano

I am lost

Where's the police?

Poliisi eriko wa?

Where's the hospital?

Eddwaliro liriko wa?

Over there

Excuse me [calling for attention]

Come and eat

Go and shower

Thanks for cooking

Weebale kufumba

Go to bed

Get dressed

Lock the door

Stop it

Brush your teeth!

Senya amannyo go

Get out of bed

Are you hurt?

Wash the dishes

Don’t do that

Well done

Switch on the lights

Teekako ettaala

Lunch is ready

Ekyemisana kiyidde

I don't feel well

Seewulira bulungi

I am hungry

I'm satisfied(full)

I want some water

I'll beat you

Sit down

Wake up

Go away

Genda / Vva wano

This tastes nice(It's delicious)

Hurry up

Leave it [warning to someone especially kids]

Leave me alone[when you don't want to be disturbed]

Stand up

Situka / Yimirira

How was school?

Bibadde bitya ku ssomero?

Make your bed

Yala obuliri bwo

Come here

Is there...[honey]?

Put on your....[Shoes]

Yambala____( Ngatto zo)

Remove your....[Shoes]

Gyamu___[Ngatto zo]

Take it back

Bring it back

Eat your food

Wash your hands

Open the door

Come in

Put it down

Put it up

Kiteeke waggulu

Pick it up

Go to the toilet

Genda mu ttooyi/kaabuyonjo

Go to your bedroom

Genda mu kisenge kyo

Go there

Clean your room

Longoosa ekisenge kyo

Get in the car

Yingira mu mmotoka

Go to sleep

The food is delicious

I'm learning English

Njiga [Luganda, Luzungu]

Could you repeat that please (Say that again)

Nsaba kunziriramu bambi

Could you please talk slower?

Nsaba oyogereko mpola bambi

What does that mean?

Ekyo kitegeeza ki?

How do you say _____ in ______

Oyogera otya_____mu [Luganda, Lusoga etc]

Sorry, I don't speak_____

[Onansonyiwa] soogera____ ( Luganda e.t.c)

What time are we meeting?

Tusisinkana ssaawa mmeka?

I don't have money

Well done/good job

Gyebale / Okoze omulimu mulungi

How is work?

Emirimu giri gitya?

How much does this cost

Mmeka / Kino Kya mmeka?

I will pay you ___

Nja kusasula____

I don't have money(bargaining)

Nga silina ssente

That's too expensive(bargaining)

Nga kya bbeeyi nnyo

Reduce for me(bargaining)

It costs only _______

Kigula/ Kya____

I am out of work

I have to work

How is business going

Business eri etya?

What do you do?(as in earning a living)

Okola mulimu ki?

Do you have___?

Do you have anything cheaper?

Olinayo ekintu ekya layisi

How is it going?

Bitambula bitya?

I miss you

Are you single?

Olinayo omuntu?

Are you married?

You're beautiful

What is the best___(such as hotel, restaurant etc)?

Wa ewasinga/ Hotel ki ekisinga

What is fun to do around here?

Bisanyusa ki ebiri wano?

What food do you have?

Mulinayo mmere ki?

Where's the toilet or restroom?

Toyi/ Kaabuyonjo ziliko wa?

It was delicious

Bibadde biwoomu

Have a safe journey/trip

How much is the fare?

Ntuukirayo ssente mmeka?

May I take a picture?

Nsaba kukuba ku kifaananyi

Can you take us a picture?

Tusaba kutukuba ku kifaananyi

Where's the bank?

Bbanka eriko wa?

Is there a bus going to___?

Waliwo bbaasi egenda ______?Kampala

How much is it per night?

Nsasula ssente mmeka buli kiro?

Do you have any free rooms?

Mulinawo ebisenge ebikalu?

Go faster

Stop there

Don't go there

I am going to....[the market]

Ngenda( mu katale, Kampala) e.t.c

I'm tired

I wish you a good weekend

Nkwagaliza weekend ennungi

Merry Christmas

Sekukkulu ennungi

Be careful!

Behind

Bring for me_____[soap]

Ndetera___[sabunyu]

Come back

Please extend

That's good

Have you heard?

I am ready

I do not have ____

I forgot_____

I only know a little___[Ateso]

Oluganda mmanyi lutonotono

I'm coming back

May I have___

Mbadde nsaba ku _____

Now

Do you have any children?

Don’t cheat me

Nice to meet you

Kilungi okusisinkana

See you later

Tunaalabagana edda

How was your night?

Please speak slowly!

yogera mpolampola

Please translate for me

Nsaba nzivuunulira

[David ] is not there

Is [David] there?

Go slowly

That's it

This is yours

Write that word down for me

Ekigambo ekyo kimpandiikire

You are late!

You will be fine

Ojja kuba bulungi

Where?

Why?

Who?

What is that?

What did you say?

Take it back

I am going home

Get well soon

Wona mangu bambi

It's hot

Yes

Are you happy?

God is good

I'm sorry to hear that

What?

When?

What are you saying?

I want to learn ___[Luganda]

Njagala kuyiga Luganda.

Freedom

Money

Mother

Father

Okay!

My name is____

Erinnya nze____

You're welcome

Weebale kusiima

Peace be with you

Emirembe gibeere naawe

Good evening

No, thank you

Weebale,naye nedda

God be with you

Katonda abeere naawe

Good afternoon

Good morning

Would you like to dance with me?

Wandiyagadde okuzinamu nange?

Happy birthday

Amazaalibwa amalungi

Are you okay?

How is your day?

Olunaku lwo luli lutya?

What's up?

What do you like to do (in your free time)?

Otera kola ki mu biseera byo eby'eddembe?

I feel good

Mpulira bulungi

I will call you

I will come back later

Nja komawo edda

I'm happy

See you tonight

Tulabagane ekiro

Sorry to bother you

Nsonyiwa okusumbuwa

You're very nice

Oli muntu mulungi

Slope down there

Kirira wammanga awo

I am looking for ____

Noonya_____( Restaurant)

Right there

Right here

That way

Turn around

Dirty

It's cold

Obudde bunnyogovu

I ate already (I am full)

I need to go home

Neetaaga okugenda ewaka

What are you doing?

I want to go home

Njagala kugenda waka

Please don't shout!

Bambi toleekaana

The food is salty

Emmere erimu omunnyo mungi

King

Queen

No worries

Water

Fire

Stop!

I will be with you in a minute/moment

Naatera okutuukako

Don't worry

Teweeraliikirira

That's a good idea

Ekyo kirowoozo kirungi

I don't know how to use it

Simanyi nkozesa yaakyo

I don't like it

Let me check

Never mind

More than that

N'okusinga ekyo

Just a little

Next time

Omulundi omulala

Nothing

What do you mean?

What does _______ mean?

Kino kitegeeza ki?

Please write it down

Bambi kimpandiikireko

I'm busy

Nkyalina bye maliriza

I'm not busy

Silina bye nkola

Let me think about it

Where do you work?

Sister

Brother

Grand father

You're handsome

What's up

Who are you?

How is life?

Obulamu buli butya?

Have a nice day

Where are you

Not yet

Tekinnaba/Sinnaba

Of course

Really?

Take it outside

Kitwale wabweru

That's alright

Tekirina buzibu

That's enough

What happened?

Ki ekyabaddewo?

Please reduce the volume

Bambi kendeezaako

That's fine

That's it

That's not right

Ekyo ssi kituufu

That's too much

What happened?

Ki ekyabaddewo?

Why are you laughing?

I'm on my way

Ndi mu kkubo nzija

I'm going to eat out

Ngenda kulya wabweru

I'll be right back

Please call me

Bambi nkubirako

Should I pick you

Will you pick me?

Follow me

Have you arrived?

Have you been to ____ ? Kampala

Wali obaddeko____e Kampala?

How do I get there?

Enjoy / Have fun

I'd like to make a reservation

Nandiyagadde okunterekerawo ekifo

I'm coming right now

I'm leaving tomorrow

Please take me to the airport

Bambi ntwala ku kisaawe ky'ennyonyi

When does it arrive?

When does it leave?

When do we leave?

Where are you from?

Are you ready?

Can I have the bill please?

Nsaba ku bbiilu

What do you have?

I will come

When are you coming?

Can you take a photo of me?

Osobola okunkubayo ekifaananyi?

Can you recommend a good local dish to try?

Mmere ki ennansi ennungi gye nnyinza okugezaako?

Can you recommend a good place to stay?

Kifo ki ekirungi wennyinza okubeera?

Can you help me with my bags?

Nsaba kunkwatirako ku nsawo zange

Princess

Prince

I like you

Husband

Woman

Wife

Aunt

Uncle

That looks great

First take a break(rest)

Sooka owummulemu

Come early tomorrow

How do I get to the train/bus station?

Ntuuka ntya wennindira bbaasi/eggaali y'omukka?

How long does it take by car?

Emmotoka etambulirawo bbanga ki?

I am not ready

Sinnaba kwetegeka

Call the police!

Menu, please

What do you recommend? (inquiring about food, hotel etc)

Olowooza ngezeeko kiliwa?

Grandma

Friend

Have a nice stay

Nnyumirwa okubeerawo kwo

Greetings to those at home

Obandabira ab'eka

Go slowly

What is your name?

Erinnya lyo ggwe ani?