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About Acholi
Acholi is closely related to Lango and other Luo languages of East Africa.
Speakers
1.5+ million
Language Family
Nilotic
Writing System
Latin alphabet
Difficulty
Hard
Spoken in
Why Learn Acholi?
Acholi culture has rich oral traditions and is important in northern Uganda.
Common Acholi Words
Start your Acholi journey with these essential words and phrases.
Amoti
Hello
Amoti
Apwoyo
Thank you
Apwoyo
Ee
Yes
Ee
Ku
No
Ku
Kwayo
Please
Kwayo
Tima kica
Sorry
Tima kica
Pi
Water
Pi
Cam
Food
Cam
Larem
Friend
Larem
Ki ye ni be
Good
Ki ye ni be
Ninu
Day
Ninu
Leng
Beautiful
Leng
History of Acholi
Acholi is a Southern Luo dialect spoken by the Acholi people in the districts of Gulu, Kitgum, Amuru, Lamwo, Agago, Nwoya, Omoro and Pader in northern Uganda. The Dhopaluo (Chope) sub-dialect of Acholi is spoken in the Kiryandongo District in the kingdom of Bunyoro. It is also spoken in South Sudan in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria.
Is Acholi Hard to Learn?
Acholi is a Nilotic language with tonal distinctions that change word meanings and complex verb morphology quite unlike European languages. Very few structured learning resources exist, making self-study challenging.
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