Welcome to the second lesson of Dholuo with Yalaney! You'll get to learn Dholuo from scratch, and as you progress, you will build your confidence in the language. Our lessons are perfect for absolute beginners, so let’s dive into the first lesson on introductions 
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1. Nyingi ng’a?  - What’s your name? 
2. Nyinga en Adhiambo – My name is Adhiambo
3. To in? – And you? 
4. In ja kanye? – Where are you from? (Men/boys use ‘ja’ toindicate where they come from) 
5. An ja Kisumu – I am from Kisumu (Women/girls use ‘nyar’ to indicate where they come from)
6. In ja higni adi?- How old are you?
7. An ja higni apar – I am 10 years old 
8. Iluonga ni Atieno – I am Atieno
9. Idak kanye? – Where do you live?
10. Adak Nairobi – I love in Nairobi
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Dholuo lessons: Introductions - Part 1

Learn Dholuo with the Yalaney Language Project. We have created bite-sized lessons that teach vocabulary, grammar, and the cultures represented by the language. 

You'll get to learn Dholuo from scratch, and as you progress, you will build your confidence in the language.