Feelings

11 phrases · Dholuo with romanization, English and audio

  1. Amor

    I'm happy

    Usage

    A short way to say you are happy.

    Grammar Note

    a- (1sg) + mor (joy).

  2. Amor ahinya

    I'm very happy

    Usage

    Used to show strong delight.

    Grammar Note

    amor + ahinya (very). Ahinya is an intensifier.

  3. Aheri

    I love you

    Usage

    An expression of love for someone close.

    Grammar Note

    a- (I) + her (love) + -i (you).

  4. Ahero mano

    I like that

    Usage

    Shows you like a thing or a place.

    Grammar Note

    a- (I) + hero (like, love) + mano (that). A composed sentence.

  5. Akuyo

    I'm sad

    Usage

    Expresses sadness or grief.

    Grammar Note

    a- (I) + kuyo (mourn, sorrow).

  6. An gi mirima

    I'm angry

    Usage

    A strong statement of anger. Use it sparingly in public.

    Grammar Note

    Literally "I am with anger", on the bedo gi pattern. A composed sentence.

  7. Aluor

    I'm afraid

    Usage

    Expresses fear.

    Grammar Note

    a- (I) + luor (fear).

  8. An gi parruok

    I'm worried

    Usage

    Used when something is on your mind.

    Grammar Note

    Literally "I am with worry", on the bedo gi pattern. A composed sentence.

  9. Awinjo maber

    I feel well

    Usage

    Says you feel well in body or mind.

    Grammar Note

    a- (I) + winjo (feel) + maber (well).

  10. Awinjo marach

    I don't feel well

    Usage

    Used when you feel unwell.

    Grammar Note

    a- (I) + winjo (feel) + marach (badly). A composed sentence.

  11. Adwaro nindo

    I want to sleep

    Usage

    Used when you are sleepy.

    Grammar Note

    adwaro (I want) + nindo (to sleep). A composed sentence.

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