Emergency

9 phrases · Dholuo with romanization, English and audio

Kony!
Help!
Usage
A shout for help.
Grammar Note
Imperative form.
Konya!
Help me!
Usage
A shout for help.
Grammar Note
Imperative: help (konyo) + me.
Luong obila!
Call the police!
Usage
When you need the police called.
Grammar Note
Composed: imperative luong (call) + obila (police).
Adwaro laktar
I need a doctor
Usage
When you need a doctor.
Grammar Note
Composed: adwaro + laktar (doctor).
Atuo
I am sick
Usage
Says you are ill.
Grammar Note
a- (1sg) + tuo (be ill).
Kar thieth en kanye?
Where is the hospital?
Usage
Asks where the hospital is.
Grammar Note
Composed: noun + en + kanye?
Aluor ahinya
I am very afraid
Usage
Says you are very frightened.
Grammar Note
a- (1sg) + luor (fear) + ahinya (very).
Mach!
Fire!
Usage
A shout warning of fire.
Grammar Note
A one-word noun.
Jakuo!
Thief!
Usage
A shout warning of a thief.
Grammar Note
ja- (one who) + the root for stealing.

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