Learn Dholuo
This page is for anyone looking to learn Luo (also called Dholuo), the language spoken by more than 4.2 million people in Kenya and Tanzania. Sarah Lebu, Tiba volunteer of the Luo Tribe, created six interactive language-learning videos to help you on your Dholuo journey. You can also reference her Luo Glossary.
In addition, Sarah helped to create dynamic, virtual flashcards on Quizlet.com with the help of Tiba volunteer Caleb Plakun. Take one minute to create a free Quizlet account so you can quickly learn more than 100 common phrases and medical terms to better connect with and serve the Luo community. Good luck!
Lesson 1: Greetings
hello
how are you?
good morning
good afternoon
good evening
Lesson 2: Introductions
my name is…
what’s your name?
where are you from?
I am from…
I am a doctor/nurse
Lesson 3: Etiquette
thank you very much
sorry
you’re welcome
good bye
please can I have…
Lesson 4: Back to the Basics
bad / good
yes / no
I am eating / drinking
you are eating / drinking
we are eating / drinking
Lesson 5: Medical Terms
hospital
patient, doctor, nurse
medicine
sickness
healing
water
blood
Lesson 6: Symptoms
I feel bad / cold / hot / sick
stomachache
headache
vomiting
running nose
diarrhea
injured
burned
