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About Acholi
Acholi is closely related to Lango and other Luo languages of East Africa.
Speakers
1.5+ million
Language Family
Nilotic
Writing System
Latin alphabet
Difficulty
Hard
Spoken in
Why Learn Acholi?
Acholi culture has rich oral traditions and is important in northern Uganda.
Common Acholi Words
Start your Acholi journey with these essential words and phrases.
Amoti
Hello
Amoti
Apwoyo
Thank you
Apwoyo
Ee
Yes
Ee
Ku
No
Ku
Kwayo
Please
Kwayo
Tima kica
Sorry
Tima kica
Pi
Water
Pi
Cam
Food
Cam
Larem
Friend
Larem
Ki ye ni be
Good
Ki ye ni be
Ninu
Day
Ninu
Leng
Beautiful
Leng
History of Acholi
Acholi is a Southern Luo dialect spoken by the Acholi people in the districts of Gulu, Kitgum, Amuru, Lamwo, Agago, Nwoya, Omoro and Pader in northern Uganda. The Dhopaluo (Chope) sub-dialect of Acholi is spoken in the Kiryandongo District in the kingdom of Bunyoro. It is also spoken in South Sudan in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria.
Is Acholi Hard to Learn?
Acholi's tones change word meaning and its verb morphology works very differently from European languages, so there's little to transfer from typical language-learning experience. As a Southern Luo language, some vocabulary and structure overlap with related Luo languages like Alur, but dedicated Acholi courses remain hard to find outside northern Uganda.
Learning Acholi Online: FAQ
Can I learn Acholi online for free?
Yes — Vocabo is a free Chrome extension that teaches you Acholi vocabulary while you browse the web. It replaces words and short phrases on pages you already read with their Acholi equivalents, so you pick up vocabulary passively — no sign-up, no ads, and no daily lesson grind.
Is Acholi on Duolingo?
No — Duolingo doesn't currently offer a Acholi course for English speakers. You can still learn Acholi online for free: Vocabo supports Acholi and builds your vocabulary naturally while you browse.
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