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Lesson 53 – The welcome

Ab'eno. Ab'eno. Koodi. Koodi.

Hello. Hello.

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Dialogue

Ab'eno. Ab'eno. Koodi. Koodi.

Hello. Hello.

Wangi. Gye muli?

Yes, who are there?

Eee, Ffe abaagala okubabuuza ko.

Yea, it’s us who wish to greet you.

Mulabiseko?

Is that you?

Tulabiseko.

It’s us.

Nga tusanyuse okubalaba!

We’re so glad to see you!

Naffe!

We, as well!

Mmm.

Mmm.

Yingira ssebo.

Come in, sir

Kale nnyabo.

Ok, madame.

Akatebe kaako.

There’s a seat here.

Weebale nnyo nnyabo.

Thank you very much, madame.

Kale.

Ok.

Mmm.

Eradde ssebo?

Is all peaceful where you are, sir?

Eradde.

All is peaceful.

Mmm.

Mmm.

Osiibye otyanno ssebo?

How is your afternoon, sir?

Bulungi nnyabo.

Fine, madame.

Mmm.

Osiibye otyanno nnyabo?

How is your afternoon?

Bulungi.

Good.

Mmm.

Bali batya ab'eka?

How are they at home?

Gye bali.

They are there ok.

Oli otyanno nnyabo.

How are you, madame.

Gye tuli bulungi.

We are fine.

Omwami gy'ali nnyabo?

Is mister there, madame?

Vocabulary

Kino kitabo kya njawulo.

This book is special. [literal: ‘is different’]

Nakitto omukyala wa njawulo.

Nakitto is a special lady.

Emmere eno si ya njawulo.

This food is plain. [not special]

Mukasa ombazzi wa bulijjo.

Mukasa is not an exceptional carpenter. [is an ordinary carpenter]).

Abantu bano si ba bulijjo.

These people are unusual.

Embwa zino si za bulijjo.

Those dogs are unusual.

Ekirowoozo kyo kya mugaso gyendi.

Your opinion is important to me.

Emiyembe gya mugaso ku maaso.

Mangoes are good [nutritious] for the eyes.

Ssukaali si wa mugaso mu mubiri.

Sugar is not good for the body.

Luno olugero lwa ddala.

This is a real/true story.

Eyo makansi ya ddala.

These scissors are real. [are very good]

Yokanna makanika wa ddala.

Yokanna (John) is a real [very good] mechanic.