Culture & Etiquette

1. Nyatiti

   Nyatiti (traditional Luo lyre)

   Usage

   The name of the traditional Luo stringed instrument.

   Grammar Note

   A noun, used with the verb goyo (to play).

2. Orutu

   Orutu (traditional Luo fiddle)

   Usage

   The name of a traditional Luo fiddle.

   Grammar Note

   A noun.

3. Wer

   Song

   Usage

   A word for a song; the same word is used for singing.

   Grammar Note

   Works as a noun and as a verb.

4. Miel

   Dance

   Usage

   A word for dance; the same word is used for dancing.

   Grammar Note

   Works as a noun and as a verb.

5. Adwaro winjo nyatiti

   I would like to hear the nyatiti

   Usage

   Say it when you want to hear a performance.

   Grammar Note

   Composed: adwaro (a- + dwaro, want) + verb winjo (hear) + noun.

6. Anyalo winjo nyatiti kanye?

   Where can I hear the nyatiti?

   Usage

   Asks where a performance can be heard.

   Grammar Note

   Composed: anyalo (can) + verb + noun + question word kanye (where).

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