While being in Uganda I have realized that quite a few sayings that have become second nature to me might be slightly confusing in these posts. So here is my mini dictionary...
Gulu Term English Translation
branch here turn this way
proceed/continue keep going straight
pass this way turn here/go this way
its not there we are out of that (typical at a restaurant/store)
footing walking
pick you/pick it pick you up, pick it up
I’m going to the what? The... (This is not an actual question!)
looking smart looking good
Are you a born again? Are you a Christian?
Hows the day? How are you today?
Somehow Its ok
I stay in Gulu I live in Gulu
We go I’m ready to go (typical after boarding a boda)
It is nice Thats good
Properly Doing something well
Muno/Muzungu White person
Sister/Mose/Mama/Mister Generic terms to get peoples’ attention
My madame My wife, my lady
I know there are more, but maybe that helps a little bit?
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