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What does Ssebo mean?
translations ssebo en A person who oversees and directs the work of others.
What is the meaning of Banange?
oh my gosh
Banange” is a saying used in Luganda and loosely means “oh my gosh.”
How do you say safe journey in Luganda?
Key to abbreviations: inf = informal, sg = singular (said to one person), pl = plural (said to more than one person)….Useful phrases in Luganda.
| Phrase | Oluganda (Luganda) |
|---|---|
| Bon voyage / Have a good journey | Tambula bulungi (sg) Tuuka bulungi (sg) Mutuuke bulungi (pl) |
| Yes | Yee Mm |
| No | Nedda |
| Maybe |
What does banage mean in Luganda?
banange – an exclamation in Luganda meaning ‘my word’ or ‘my goodness.
What is the meaning of Bambi in Luganda?
First of all, it’s important to note that it is the translation of the Luganda word “bambi,” (not pronounced like the Disney movie, but with an “ah” sound…) which means something along the lines of “oh no/poor thing/too bad.” It seems to me that in general, “sorry” in our English carries more of an implication of guilt …
What is Uganda’s language?
Swahili
English
Uganda/Official languages
Is Luganda similar to Swahili?
As a second language, it follows English and precedes Swahili in Uganda. Until the 1960s, Luganda was also the official language of instruction in primary schools in Eastern Uganda.
How many dialects are in Uganda?
Uganda is a multilingual country. Forty-three of its living languages fall into four main families—Bantu, Nilotic and Central Sudanic—with another two languages in the Kuliak family. Of these, 41 are indigenous and 2 are non-indigenous.
How many vowels does the Luganda language have?
It is spoken primarily in Kampala and surrounding regions but may be understood in much of the country. Pronunciation guide Vowels Luganda has five vowels: a, e, i, o, u. pronounced the same as in Spanish:
Is the language of Uganda Swahili or Luganda?
Luganda, along with English and Swahili, is an official language of Uganda. It is spoken primarily in Kampala and surrounding regions but may be understood in much of the country. Pronunciation guide Vowels Luganda has five vowels: a, e, i, o, u. pronounced the same as in Spanish:
What do you say to someone in Luganda?
Greetings are very important in Luganda. They are used often to begin a conversation with someone. In a formal setting, it is important to use titles of address. To a man, you say ‘ssebo’ and to woman you say ‘nnyabo.’ Now listen to the formal morning greetings as Herbert greets Ven.
Can a foreigner learn Luganda in Kampala Uganda?
Most foreigners never learn a thing, so when you rock a little Luganda in the village or even in Kampala, expect a BIG reaction. Which totally helps you to learn more. The language of instruction in most schools is English.