Amor
I'm happy
Usage
A short way to say you are happy.
Grammar Note
a- (1sg) + mor (joy).
Amor ahinya
I'm very happy
Usage
Used to show strong delight.
Grammar Note
amor + ahinya (very). Ahinya is an intensifier.
Aheri
I love you
Usage
An expression of love for someone close.
Grammar Note
a- (I) + her (love) + -i (you).
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.
Akuyo
I'm sad
Usage
Expresses sadness or grief.
Grammar Note
a- (I) + kuyo (mourn, sorrow).
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.
Aluor
I'm afraid
Usage
Expresses fear.
Grammar Note
a- (I) + luor (fear).
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.
Awinjo maber
I feel well
Usage
Says you feel well in body or mind.
Grammar Note
a- (I) + winjo (feel) + maber (well).
Awinjo marach
I don't feel well
Usage
Used when you feel unwell.
Grammar Note
a- (I) + winjo (feel) + marach (badly). A composed sentence.
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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