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A /a/ - atudo

duck

[ah-too-doh]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
Abao
Word type: verb
Chalkboard / bench

[ah-bah-oh]

School — Esomero
Aberu

Woman / Wife

[A-be-ru]

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
abolia

to play

[A-bo-li-a]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Abu jo kamai?

Where do you come from?

[Abu Jo Ka-ma-i]
abuni

to come

[A-bu-ni]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Abunit eong kamoi.

Goodbye / good night.

[A-bu-nit E-ong Ka-moi]
Acen
Word type: noun
Niece

[A-cen]

“Acen ka Ngin.”

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
Acokit

Potato

[A-co-kit]

Food and Plants — Eyamat Ka Ikito
Adakika
Word type: noun
Minute

[ah-dah-kee-kah]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
Adasita
Word type: noun
Duster

[ah-dah-see-tah]

School — Esomero
Adekelai

Watermelon

[A-de-ke-lai]

Food and Plants — Eyamat Ka Ikito
Adilun

To come early

[ah-dee-loon]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
Agolokin

To close

[A-go-lo-kin]

School — Esomero
Ai bo ilosi ijo?

Where are you going?

[Ai Bo I-lo-si I-jo]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Ai bo?

Where?

[Ai bo]

Position & Direction-Iwatin
aiboikin

to sit

[Ai-boi-kin]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Aiboikin

To sit

[Ai-boi-kin]

School — Esomero
aibwo

to stand

[Ai-bwo]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Aidil sek.

In the morning.

[Ai-dil Sek]
Aigang eong!

Help me!

[Ai-gang E-ong]
Ailipun

To ask

[Ai-li-pun]

School — Esomero
Aimar
Word type: noun
Math

[eye-mar]

School — Esomero
Aimarimar

To count

[Ai-ma-ri-mar]

School — Esomero
aimat

to drink

[eye-mat]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
aingarakin

to help

[Ai-nga-ra-kin]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
ainyam

to eat

[Ai-nyam]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Aipois

Kitchen

[Ai-po-is]

Kitchen Items — Aipois
aisiom

to read

[Ai-si-om]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
aisisia

to learn

[Ai-si-si-a]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
aisiyalamikinet

A thank-you / compliment

[Ai-si-ya-la-mi-ki-net]
Aisolet

Weaver bird

[Ai-so-let]

Birds — Ikweng
Aisom

To read / study

[Ai-som]

School — Esomero
Aitironikin eong.

I am sorry.

[Ai-ti-ro-ni-kin E-ong]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Aitironikin eong.

I am sorry.

[Ai-ti-ro-ni-kin E-ong]
Aitonyoun

To stand

[Ai-nga-o-ac / Ai-to-nyo-un]

School — Esomero
Aityak aare

Rectangle

[Ai-tyak a-a-re]

Shapes-Ibalai
Aityak auni

Triangle

[Ai-tyak a-u-ni]

Shapes-Ibalai
aiwadik

to write

[Ai-wa-dik]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Aiwadikakin

To write

[Ai-wa-di-ka-kin]

School — Esomero
Aiyap

To be slow

[eye-yap]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
Ajele

Dove

[A-je-le]

Birds — Ikweng
ajo

to sleep

[Ajo]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Akaale

Spoon

[A-kaa-le]

Kitchen Items — Aipois
Akais akany kaaŋon
Word type: noun
ninety

[ah-KAI-s ah-KAH-ny kah-AH-ngon]

Numbers-Inumeron
Akais akany kaare
Word type: noun
seventy

[ah-KAI-s ah-KAH-ny kah-AH-reh]

Numbers-Inumeron
Akais akany kapei

sixty

[ah-KAI-s ah-KAH-ny kah-PEH-ee]

Numbers-Inumeron
Akais akany kauni
Word type: noun
eighty

[ah-KAI-s ah-KAH-ny kah-OO-nee]

Numbers-Inumeron
Akaisaarei

Twenty

[A-kai-sa-a-re-i]

Numbers-Inumeron
Akaisaauni

Thirty

[A-kai-sa-a-u-ni]

Numbers-Inumeron
Akaisakany

Fifty

[A-kai-sa-ka-ny]

Numbers-Inumeron
Akaisaongon

Forty

[A-kai-sa-on-gon]

Numbers-Inumeron
Akan

Hand

[A-kan]

Body Parts-Akuan
Akarataasi

Paper

[A-ka-ra-taa-si]

School — Esomero
Akeju

Leg / Foot

[A-ke-ju]

Body Parts-Akuan
Akile

Milk

[A-ki-le]

Food and Plants — Eyamat Ka Ikito
Akimait

Millet grain

[A-ki-ma-it]

Food and Plants — Eyamat Ka Ikito
Akimat

Old woman

[A-ki-mat]

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
Akine

Goat

[A-ki-ne]

Farm Animals — Itiang Lu Ore
Akinyang

Crocodile

[A-ki-nyang]

Wild Animals — Itiang Lu Omanikor
Akipi

Water

[A-ki-pi]

Food and Plants — Eyamat Ka Ikito
Akiria

Flour

[A-ki-ri-a]

Food and Plants — Eyamat Ka Ikito
Akiro biai?

Hello / How are you?

[A-ki-ro bi-ai]

“Akiro biai onac? ”

General Greetings-Ayogan Kotoma Ateso
Akiro biai?

How are you?

[A-ki-ro bi-ai]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Akiro biai?

How are you?

[A-ki-ro bi-ai]
Akit

Ear

[A-kit]

Body Parts-Akuan
Akiteng

Cow / Cattle

[A-ki-teng]

Farm Animals — Itiang Lu Ore
Akituk

Mouth

[A-ki-tuk]

Body Parts-Akuan
Akoik

Stomach

[A-ko-ik]

Body Parts-Akuan
Akoka

Daughter

[A-ko-ka]

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
Akokor

Hen

[A-ko-kor]

Farm Animals — Itiang Lu Ore
Akongu

Eye

[A-kon-gu]

Body Parts-Akuan
Akoto eong akipi.

I want water.

[A-ko-to E-ong A-ki-pi]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Akoto eong inyamat.

I want food.

[A-ko-to E-ong I-nya-mat]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Akou

Head

[A-kou]

Body Parts-Akuan
Akuan

Body

[A-ku-an]

Body Parts-Akuan
Akwara
Word type: noun
Pen

[ah-kwah-rah]

School — Esomero
Akwatat

One hundred

[A-kwa-tat]

Numbers-Inumeron
Akyenyun

To wake up

[ah-ken-yoon]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
Alomun Akolong

(Of sun) to rise

[ah-loh-moon ah-koh-long]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
Alomun Elap

(Of moon) to rise

[ah-loh-moon eh-lap]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
Alomunet Akolong

Sunrise

[ah-loh-moo-net ah-koh-long]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
alosit

to go

[A-lo-sit]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Alumor

To set (sun, moon, etc.)

[ah-loo-mor]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
Amalan

Greetings / I greet you

[A-ma-lan]

“Amalan! papa!”

General Greetings-Ayogan Kotoma Ateso
Amerekek

Sheep

[A-me-re-kek]

Farm Animals — Itiang Lu Ore
Amiam

Antelope

[A-mi-am]

Wild Animals — Itiang Lu Omanikor
Amina eong ijo.

I love you.

[A-mi-na E-ong I-jo]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Amina ijo.

I love you.

[A-mi-na Ijo]
Amot

Cooking pot

[A-mot]

Kitchen Items — Aipois
Amuge

Centipede

[A-mu-ge]

Insects — Ikur
Angajep

Tongue

[An-ga-jep]

Body Parts-Akuan
Angar / Apukor / Apesiar

To open a book

[An-gar / A-pu-kor / A-pe-si-ar]

School — Esomero
Ao

Bee

[A-o]

Insects — Ikur
Aomoom

To think

[A-o-moom]

School — Esomero
Apaaran

Day / daytime

[ah-paa-ran]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
Apajan
Word type: noun
Cousin sister

[ah-pah-jahn]

“Opajan ka ngol.”

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
Apak

Time / period

[ah-pak]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
apapula

paper

[A-pa-pu-la]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Aperit ber

I slept well

[A-pe-rit ber]

General Greetings-Ayogan Kotoma Ateso
Apese

Girl

[A-pe-se]

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
Apupun / Apiirikin

To listen / hear

[A-pu-pun / A-pii-ri-kin]

School — Esomero
Asuujo

Pumpkin / marrow

[A-su-u-jo]

Food and Plants — Eyamat Ka Ikito
Atamit.

I am okay (humble).

[A-ta-mit]
Atap

Cooked millet / millet bread

[A-tap]

Food and Plants — Eyamat Ka Ikito
Atapen

Guinea fowl

[A-ta-pen]

Birds — Ikweng
Atarukot

Vulture

[A-ta-ru-kot]

Birds — Ikweng
Atipet

To be fast

[ah-tee-pet]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
Atorob

Chest

[A-to-rob]

Body Parts-Akuan
Atuba

Wooden dish / plate

[A-tu-ba]

Kitchen Items — Aipois
Atudo

Duck

[A-tu-do]

Farm Animals — Itiang Lu Ore
Atuko

Zebra

[A-tu-ko]

Wild Animals — Itiang Lu Omanikor
Atukot
Word type: noun
Class / classroom

[ah-too-kot]

School — Esomero
ayogan

A greeting

[A-yo-gan]
B /b/ - bobo

again/repeat

[boh-boh]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
Bala acerit

Star

[Ba-la a-ce-rit]

Shapes-Ibalai
Bala akopira

Cone

[Ba-la a-ko-pi-ra]

Shapes-Ibalai
Bala ecop

Circle / circular

[Ba-la e-cop]

Shapes-Ibalai
Bala edukit

Cube

[Ba-la e-du-kit]

Shapes-Ibalai
Bala eitubit

Square / right angles

[Ba-la e-i-tu-bit]

Shapes-Ibalai
Bala emusumeni

Cylinder

[Ba-la e-mu-su-me-ni]

Shapes-Ibalai
Bala igurumum

Sphere

[Ba-la i-gu-ru-mum]

Shapes-Ibalai
Bala isomelel

Oval

[Ba-la i-so-me-lel]

Shapes-Ibalai
Bia ma jo.

Please come.

[Bia Ma Jo]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Bia ma jo.

Please come.

[Bia Ma Jo]
Bia motimot.

Come slowly.

[Bia Mo-ti-mot]
Bia!

Come here!

[Bia]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Bia!

Come here!

[Bia]
Bian

Yesterday

[bee-an]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
Bobo.

Once again / repeat.

[Bo-bo]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Bobo.

Once again / repeat.

[Bo-bo]
Bois.

Sit down.

[Bo-is]
Bwo.

Stand up.

[Bwo]
C /ch/ - cut

really

[choot]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
D /d/ - ducu ducu

always

[doo-choo-dooch-choo]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
E /e/ - egali

bicycle

[eh-gah-lee]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
E /ee/ - aperit

bed

[ah-peh-reet]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
Ebai

Dawn / daybreak

[eh-bye]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
Ebei aiing?

How much is it?

[E-be-i Ai-ing]
Eberei

Grasshopper

[E-be-re-i]

Insects — Ikur
Ebinika

Kettle

[E-bi-ni-ka]

Kitchen Items — Aipois
Ebokorit

Finger

[E-bo-ko-rit]

Body Parts-Akuan
Ebong

Evening

[eh-bong]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
Eboo

Leafy greens

[E-boo]

Food and Plants — Eyamat Ka Ikito
Ebu

Hyena

[E-bu]

Wild Animals — Itiang Lu Omanikor
Ebwaade

Eagle

[E-bwaa-de]

Birds — Ikweng
Ecai

Tea

[E-cai]

Food and Plants — Eyamat Ka Ikito
Ecai

Tea cup

[E-cai]

Kitchen Items — Aipois
Ecoka
Word type: noun
Chalk

[eh-cho-kah]

School — Esomero
Ecucut

Housefly

[E-cu-cut]

Insects — Ikur
Edia

Herb / relish

[E-di-a]

Food and Plants — Eyamat Ka Ikito
Ediope / Adiope

One

[E-di-o-pe / A-di-o-pe]

Numbers-Inumeron
edit

small / little

[E-dit]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Eebo.

Yes.

[Ee-bo]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Eebo.

Yes.

[Ee-bo]
Eiduny

Near

[E-i-du-ny]

Position & Direction-Iwatin
eilat

to take a walk

[Ei-lat]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Eipelipelet

Butterfly

[E-i-pe-li-pe-let]

Insects — Ikur
Eitabo
Word type: noun
Book

[ay-tah-boh]

School — Esomero
Ejekelet

Cockroach

[E-je-ke-let]

Insects — Ikur
Ejesete kia.

They are very white.

[E-je-se-te Kia]
Ejesi kia.

It is very white / bright.

[E-je-si Kia]
Ejibat

Pigeon

[E-ji-bat]

Birds — Ikweng
Ejiirit

Cricket

[E-jii-rit]

Insects — Ikur
ejok

good

[E-jok]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Ejok.

That is good.

[E-jok]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Ejok.

That is good.

[E-jok]
Ejokuna

Fine / Good

[E-jo-ku-na]

“Ejokuna ”

General Greetings-Ayogan Kotoma Ateso
Ekabic

Cabbage

[E-ka-bic]

Food and Plants — Eyamat Ka Ikito
ekal

family

[E-kal]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Ekalamu
Word type: noun
Pencil

[eh-kah-lah-moo]

School — Esomero
Ekaru ainga?

How old are you?

[E-ka-ru Ai-nga]
Ekelai

Tooth

[E-ke-lai]

Body Parts-Akuan
Ekeper

Shoulder

[E-ke-per]

Body Parts-Akuan
Ekicolong / Ekicholong

Chair

[E-ki-co-long / E-ki-cho-long]

School — Esomero
Ekilokit

Man / Husband

[E-ki-lo-kit]

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
Ekimat

Old man / Elder

[E-ki-mat]

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
Ekingok

Dog

[E-kin-gok]

Farm Animals — Itiang Lu Ore
Ekiroreka erai...

My name is...

[E-ki-ro-re-ka E-ra-i]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Ekiroreka erai...

My name is...

[E-ki-ro-re-ka E-ra-i]
Ekisin

Breast

[E-ki-sin]

Body Parts-Akuan
Ekokor

Cock

[E-ko-kor]

Farm Animals — Itiang Lu Ore
Ekosobwang

Buffalo

[E-ko-so-bwang]

Wild Animals — Itiang Lu Omanikor
Ekume

Nose

[E-ku-me]

Body Parts-Akuan
Ekuruk

Crow

[E-ku-ruk]

Birds — Ikweng
Ekuulu

Ostrich

[E-ku-u-lu]

Birds — Ikweng
Ekwang

White

[Ek-wang]

Colors-Iragin
Ekyala

Cooking stone

[E-kya-la]

Kitchen Items — Aipois
eleli

happy

[E-le-li]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Elwana

Far

[El-wa-na]

Position & Direction-Iwatin
Emadang

Tick

[E-ma-dang]

Insects — Ikur
Emaroge

Beans

[E-ma-ro-ge]

Food and Plants — Eyamat Ka Ikito
Ematuda

Passionfruit

[E-ma-tu-da]

Food and Plants — Eyamat Ka Ikito
Emiria

Hippopotamus

[E-mi-ri-a]

Wild Animals — Itiang Lu Omanikor
Emorosing

Neck

[E-mo-ro-sing]

Body Parts-Akuan
Emuceeri

Rice

[E-mu-cee-ri]

Food and Plants — Eyamat Ka Ikito
Emucuga

Orange

[E-mu-cu-ga]

Food and Plants — Eyamat Ka Ikito
Emwebe

Mango

[E-mwe-be]

Food and Plants — Eyamat Ka Ikito
Enanasi

Pineapple

[E-na-na-si]

Food and Plants — Eyamat Ka Ikito
Engatuny

male Lion

[En-ga-tu-ny]

Wild Animals — Itiang Lu Omanikor
Eong akoro akipi.

I am thirsty.

[E-ong A-ko-ro A-ki-pi]
Eong akoro inyamat.

I am hungry.

[E-ong A-ko-ro I-nya-mat]
Eong elaria.

I am tired.

[E-ong E-la-ri-a]
epapero

friends

[E-pa-pe-ro]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
epol

big

[E-pol]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Epur

Back

[E-pur]

Body Parts-Akuan
Eputir

Warthog

[E-pu-tir]

Wild Animals — Itiang Lu Omanikor
Erang

Brown

[E-rang]

Colors-Iragin
Ereet

Face

[E-reet]

Body Parts-Akuan
Ereng

Red

[E-reng]

Colors-Iragin
Eris

Leopard

[E-ris]

Wild Animals — Itiang Lu Omanikor
erono

bad

[E-ro-no]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Erono.

That is bad.

[E-ro-no]
Esapat

Boy

[E-sa-pat]

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
Esawa

Hour / clock / watch

[eh-sah-wah]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
Esigiria

Donkey

[E-si-gi-ri-a]

Farm Animals — Itiang Lu Ore
Esirut

Mosquito

[E-si-rut]

Insects — Ikur
Esomero

School

[E-so-me-ro]

School — Esomero
Etaget

Matooke / plantain

[E-ta-get]

Food and Plants — Eyamat Ka Ikito
Etamit

I am fine / so-so

[E-ta-mit]
Etamit.

I am fine.

[E-ta-mit]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Etamit.

I am fine.

[E-ta-mit]
Etau

Heart

[E-tau]

Body Parts-Akuan
etogo

house

[E-to-go]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Etom

Elephant

[E-tom]

Wild Animals — Itiang Lu Omanikor
Etoori

Hawk

[E-too-ri]

Birds — Ikweng
Etukuri

Owl

[E-tu-ku-ri]

Birds — Ikweng
Eturut

Wasp

[E-tu-rut]

Insects — Ikur
Eyalama eong aayun ijo.

I am happy to see you. / Welcome.

[E-ya-la-ma E-ong A-a-yun I-jo]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Eyalama noi.

Thank you very much.

[E-ya-la-ma Noi]
Eyalama, kamoi.

Goodbye for now.

[E-ya-la-ma, Ka-moi]
Eyalama.

Thank you.

[E-ya-la-ma]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Eyalama.

Thank you.

[E-ya-la-ma]
Eyarit eong etengei.

I am hungry.

[E-ya-rit E-ong E-ten-gei]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
G /g/ - gwali

talk

[gwah-lee]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
I /e/ - idwe

children

[eed-weh]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
I /ee/ - ipaliono

stubborn

[ee-pah-lee-oh-noh]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
Iarei / Aarei

Two

[I-a-re-i / A-a-re-i]

Numbers-Inumeron
Ibian.

Yesterday.

[I-bi-an]
Iboikin kwap!

Sit down!

[I-boi-kin Kwap]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Idarek!

Wait!

[I-da-rek]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Idarek!

Wait!

[I-da-rek]
Idwe

Children

[Id-we]

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
Ija
Word type: noun
Aunt

[I-ja]

“Yoga ija!”

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
Ijai biai?

How are you?

[I-jai bi-ai]

“Ijai biai lolo?”

General Greetings-Ayogan Kotoma Ateso
Ijai biai?

How are you doing?

[I-jai bi-ai]
Ikany / Akany

Five

[I-ka-ny / A-ka-ny]

Numbers-Inumeron
Ikany kaarei / Akany kaarei

Seven

[I-ka-ny ka-a-re-i / A-ka-ny ka-a-re-i]

Numbers-Inumeron
Ikany kaongon / Akany kaongon

Nine

[I-ka-ny ka-on-gon / A-ka-ny ka-on-gon]

Numbers-Inumeron
Ikany kauni / Akany kauni

Eight

[I-ka-ny ka-u-ni / A-ka-ny ka-u-ni]

Numbers-Inumeron
Ikanykape / Akanykape

Six

[I-ka-ny-ka-pe / A-ka-ny-ka-pe]

Numbers-Inumeron
Ikapa

Cat

[I-ka-pa]

Farm Animals — Itiang Lu Ore
ikoku

son / child

[I-ko-ku]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Ikoku
Word type: noun
Child

[I-ko-ku]

“Inyami ikoku etaget.”

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
Ilosi ai?

Where are you going?

[I-lo-si Ai]
Imiyot

Chick

[I-mi-yot]

Farm Animals — Itiang Lu Ore
Inac
Word type: noun
Sister

[I-nac]

“Inac ka ngin”

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
Iner mot.

Speak slowly.

[I-ner Mot]
Ingai bo akon ekiror?

What is your name? (polite)

[In-gai Bo A-kon E-ki-ror]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Ingarak eong!

Help me!

[In-ga-rak E-ong]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Ingaren

Infront

[In-ga-ren]

Position & Direction-Iwatin
inyamat

food

[I-nya-mat]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Inyo ekirorikon?

What is your name?

[I-nyo E-ki-ro-ri-kon]
Iperit biai?

Good morning / How did you sleep?

[I-pe-rit bi-ai]

“Iperit biai onac?”

General Greetings-Ayogan Kotoma Ateso
Iryono

Black

[I-ryo-no]

Colors-Iragin
Isisianakinan

Teacher

[Isi-sia-na-ki-nan]

School — Esomero
Itatai
Word type: noun
grandchildren

[ee-tah-tah-ee]

“Itatai ka ngul.”

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
itima

Hair

[I-ti-ma]

Body Parts-Akuan
Itomon
Word type: noun
ten

[i-to-mon]

Numbers-Inumeron
Iuni / Auni

Three

[I-u-ni / A-u-ni]

Numbers-Inumeron
Iwongon / Awongon

Four

[I-won-gon / A-won-gon]

Numbers-Inumeron
J /j/ - je

there

[jeh]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
Jaaun!

Welcome!

[Jaa-un]
K /k/ - kiding

middle

[kee-deeng]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
Kau

behind

[Kau]

Position & Direction-Iwatin
Kide

East

[Ki-de]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
Kiding Kware

Midnight

[kee-ding kwah-reh]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
Kinga

Outside

[Kin-ga]

Position & Direction-Iwatin
Kokwap

Down / Below

[Ko-kwap]

Position & Direction-Iwatin
Kolot ma jo.

Please go.

[Ko-lot Ma Jo]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Kolot ma jo.

Please go.

[Ko-lot Ma Jo]
Koteten

Right

[Ko-te-ten]

Position & Direction-Iwatin
Kuju

Up / Above

[Ku-ju]

Position & Direction-Iwatin
kwana

Now

[Kwa-na]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Kware.

At night.

[Kwa-re]
L /l/ - lokapolon

important

[loh-kah-poh-lohn]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
Laije

Over there

[Lai-je]

Position & Direction-Iwatin
Lailo

This way

[Lai-lo]

Position & Direction-Iwatin
Lolo.

Today.

[Lo-lo]
Lopus

Purple

[Lo-pus]

Colors-Iragin
M /m/ - moi

tomorrow

[moy]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
ma

Please / request

[Ma]
mam

No / not

[Mam]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Mam eong ayeni.

I do not know.

[Mam E-ong A-ye-ni]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Mam eong ayeni.

I do not know.

[Mam E-ong A-ye-ni]
Mam.

No.

[Mam]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Mam.

No.

[Mam]
Mamai
Word type: noun
Maternal uncle

[Ma-ma-i]

“Aibo ijai mamai ka?”

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
Mere ijo.

It is not you.

[Me-re Ijo]
Mere ne elwana.

It is not far.

[Me-re Ne El-wa-na]
Mere.

It is not.

[Me-re]
Moi.

Tomorrow.

[Moi]
mot

slow / slowly

[Mot]

Everyday Words -Akiiro Nu Angin paran.
Mot mot!

Go slowly!

[Mot Mot]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Mot mot!

Go slowly!

[Mot Mot]
Motimot.

So-so / fifty-fifty.

[Mo-ti-mot]
N /n/ - nasodit

first

[nah-soh-deet]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
Nakon da

The same to you

[Na-kon da]

General Greetings-Ayogan Kotoma Ateso
Naparan.

In the afternoon.

[Na-pa-ran]
Ne dos

Yellow

[Ne dos]

Colors-Iragin
Ne kwanga kwangat

Grey

[Ne kwa-nga kwa-ngat]

Colors-Iragin
Nebululu

Blue

[Ne-bu-lu-lu]

Colors-Iragin
Nee

Here

[Nee]

Position & Direction-Iwatin
Nen

There

[Nen]

Position & Direction-Iwatin
Nepiria

Green

[Ne-pi-ri-a]

Colors-Iragin
NG /ng/ - ngina

there

[ngee-nah]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
Ngalakimak

South

[Nga-la-ki-mak]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
Ngodial

Left

[Ngo-di-al]

Position & Direction-Iwatin
NY /ny/ - nyakoi

north

[nyah-koy]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
Nyakoi

North

[Nya-ko-i]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
O /o/ - omaruk

June

[oh-mah-rook]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
O /oo/ - aipo

cook

[eye-poh]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
Obwo!

Stand up!

[O-bwo]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Okoka

Son

[O-ko-ka]

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
okwe

Please (entreaty)

[O-kwe]
Onac
Word type: noun
Brother

[O-nac]

“Ejok onac ka.”

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
Opajan
Word type: noun
Cousin brother

[oh-pah-jahn]

“Opajan ka ngol.”

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
P /p/ - papa

father

[pah-pah]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
Papa
Word type: noun
Father

[Pa-pa]

“Eswamai papa ko emisiri.”

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
Papaa
Word type: noun
Grandfather

[Pa-paa]

“Ejok papaa ka.”

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
Pup!

Listen!

[Pup]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Pup!

Listen!

[Pup]
R /r/ - ria

bitter

[ree-ah]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
S /s/ - sek

long ago

[sehk]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
T /t/ - tata

grandmother

[tah-tah]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
Tata
Word type: noun
Grandmother

[Ta-ta]

“Ejok tata ka.”

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
Toma

Inside

[To-ma]

Position & Direction-Iwatin
Too

West

[Too]

Compass Directions and Time- Iwaitin Nu Apak
Toto
Word type: noun
Mother

[To-to]

“Ipoi toto inyamat.”

People in a Family- Itunga Nu Okal
U /u/ - aikut
Word type: verb
blow

[ai-kut]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
W /w/ - awaragasia

stories

[ah-wah-rah-gah-see-ah]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
Wany!

Look!

[Wany]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Wany!

Look!

[Wany]
Y /y/ - yoga

hello

[yoh-gah]

Ateso Alphabet- Anyukutan Nu Ateso
Yanga!

Take it!

[Ya-nga]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Yangari.

Take it.

[Ya-nga-ri]
Yau nee!

Bring it here!

[Yau Nee]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Yauni.

Bring it.

[Ya-u-ni]
Yoga

Hello

[yo-gah]

“Yoga, Opolot! Biai bo?”

General Greetings-Ayogan Kotoma Ateso
Yoga

Hello / I greet you (sing.)

[Yo-ga]

Simple Sentences- Alimuneta Nu Epatana
Yoga

Hello / I greet you (sing.)

[Yo-ga]
Yoga aswam

Greetings on work

[Yo-ga a-swam]

General Greetings-Ayogan Kotoma Ateso
Yoga na ebong?

Good evening?

[Yo-ga na e-bong]

“Yoga ber na ebong?”

General Greetings-Ayogan Kotoma Ateso
Yoga noi.

Good morning.

[Yo-ga Noi]
Yoga yesi kere

How are you all?

[Yo-ga ye-si ke-re]

General Greetings-Ayogan Kotoma Ateso