Dholuo lessons - Introductions

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

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 second lesson on introductions 
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1. Amosi, an Okello - Hello, I am Okello
2. Itimo ang’o? – What do you do?
3. An japuonjre – I am a student
4. An be – Me too
5. In be – You too
6. Amor romo kodi – Nice to meet you
7. An be amor – Nice to meet you too
8. Abiro neni bang’e - I’ll see you later
9. Anyalo donjo? – May I come in?
10. Machiegni – You’re welcome
11. Kamano – Yes
12. Da – No
13. Kiyie – Please 
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Yalaney is a non-profit organization on a mission to preserve, promote, and celebrate Kenya’s linguistic and cultural diversity. We offer simple, fun, and engaging ways to learn Kenyan languages and the cultures they represent. Our mission is to empower Kenyans to reconnect with their roots, celebrate their diversity, and find unity through language. 
--
To learn more, follow us on social media:
YouTube:www.youtube.com/@Yalaneylanguages
Instagram:www.instagram.com/yalaneylanguages/
Twitter:x.com/YalaneyLProject




Dholuo lessons: Introductions - Part 2

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.