Adjectives

12 phrases · Dholuo with romanization, English and audio

  1. Madongo

    Big

    Usage

    Describes size.

    Grammar Note

    Adjective built from ma + dongo (grow big).

  2. Matin

    Small

    Usage

    Describes smallness or a small amount.

    Grammar Note

    Adjective built from ma + tin.

  3. Manyien

    New

    Usage

    Describes new things.

    Grammar Note

    Adjective built from ma + nyien.

  4. Machon

    Old (thing)

    Usage

    For old things, not for a person's age.

    Grammar Note

    Adjective built from ma + chon.

  5. Maber

    Good

    Usage

    The basic word for good.

    Grammar Note

    Adjective form of ber (good) with ma.

  6. Marach

    Bad

    Usage

    The basic word for bad.

    Grammar Note

    Adjective built from ma + rach.

  7. Mabor

    Far

    Usage

    Describes a long distance.

    Grammar Note

    Adjective built from ma + bor.

  8. Machiegni

    Near

    Usage

    Describes a short distance.

    Grammar Note

    Adjective built from ma + chiegni.

  9. Mang'eny

    Many

    Usage

    Describes a large number or amount.

    Grammar Note

    Adjective built from ma + ng'eny. ng' is one sound.

  10. Manok

    Few

    Usage

    Describes a small number or amount.

    Grammar Note

    Adjective built from ma + nok.

  11. Maliet

    Hot (thing)

    Usage

    Describes something hot.

    Grammar Note

    Adjective built from ma + liet.

  12. Nengone tek

    It is expensive

    Usage

    Says the price is high.

    Grammar Note

    Composed: nengo (price) + -ne (its) + tek (hard, high).

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