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1. Akwayi, wuo mos

   Please speak slowly

   Usage

   Asks someone to slow down.

   Grammar Note

   Composed: akwayi + imperative wuo (speak) + mos (slowly).

2. Akwayi, wuo kendo

   Please say it again

   Usage

   Asks for something to be repeated.

   Grammar Note

   Composed: akwayi + imperative wuo + kendo (again).

3. Ang'eyo Dho-Ingresa matin

   I know a little English

   Usage

   States your level of English.

   Grammar Note

   Composed: a- (1sg) + ng'eyo (know) + language name + matin (a little).

4. Ok ang'eyo Dho-Ingresa

   I don't know English

   Usage

   Tells someone that English will not work.

   Grammar Note

   Composed: ok + ang'eyo + language name.

5. Dho-Ingresa

   English (language)

   Usage

   The English language.

   Grammar Note

   Dho- (language) + the loan form Ingresa (England).

6. Japuonj

   Teacher

   Usage

   Refers to a teacher; can also be used as a form of address.

   Grammar Note

   Built from ja- (one who does) and puonj (teaching).

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