Learn Lugisu

Uganda has around forty languages. Many people speak and understand English. Some people speak Swahili. In Mbale and the areas around Busiu Primary School and Namunsi Primary School, most people speak Luganda or Lugisu. Have a go at learning some Lugisu phrases.

Lesson 1
Mulembe
Greetings/How are you

Lesson 2
Oryena?
How are you?

Lesson 3
Lisina lyase…
My name is…

Lesson 4
Semenya muyuganda
I stay in Uganda

Lesson 5
Indi umulayi
I am fine

Lesson 6
Wanyala
Thank you

Lesson 7
Tsekhakho
You smile