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Early draft: There was little reliable source material for this language, so some lines may be wrong. Check with a speaker before relying on them.
In Teso (Ateso), hello is Yoga and thank you is Kiinaki. Here are 13 everyday Teso (Ateso) phrases with pronunciation, for travel and a first conversation.
How to say hello in Teso (Ateso) · How to say thank you in Teso (Ateso) · How to say please in Teso (Ateso) · How to say sorry in Teso (Ateso)
| English | Teso (Ateso) |
|---|---|
| Hello | Yoga the universal greeting at any time of day; also used for goodbye, congratulation or thanks |
| Please | Akitalakari confirmed dictionary headword 'please, to, akitalakari' (to please/gratify someone); note this is the verb 'to please' rather than an English-style request-softener — the source records no discrete politeness particle for that use (see the Intro) |
| Thank you | Kiinaki confirmed in 'Kiinaki, yoga' = thank you very much |
| Yes | Eebo also 'eeca' |
| No | Mam |
| Excuse me / Sorry | Akitururu 'be sorry'; used for apologising |
| I don't understand | Mam apupi confirmed, literally 'not I-understand' |
| Please speak slowly | Kiyapiyapi, keira confirmed phrase: 'speak slowly so that I may hear' |
| How much is it? | Iyuwuni imwasayi? confirmed, literally 'how much will you take for it?' |
| I'd like this, please | Akoto na 'akoto' = I want, 'na' = this (feminine); use 'lo' for a masculine-class noun |
| Where is …? | Hali bo …? confirmed pattern for a masculine-class noun; use 'hani bo' for a feminine-class noun |
| Help! | Kin'arakini! confirmed verb 'to help' |
| I need a doctor | Akoto emurwon 'akoto' = I want/need, 'emurwon' = doctor, both confirmed |
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