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Lesson 5Absolute Beginner
Review: Lessons 1–4 (Luganda)
Review what you learned in the first four lessons — pronouns, introducing yourself, asking simple questions, and the present-tense “to be” — and practice using them together.
1 Quick Review
Lesson 1 — Pronouns
Basic pronouns: nze (I), ggwe (you), ye (he/she), ffe (we), bbo (they).
Lesson 2 — Introducing Yourself
How to say your name, ask someone else’s name, and greet politely.
Lesson 3 — Asking Simple Questions
Common question words like ani? (who?), ki? (what?) and wa? (where?).
Lesson 4 — Present Tense “To Be”
Expressing “I am” and “you are” using ndi, oli and ye.
2 Example Conversation
A
Gyebale ko. Yeggwe ani?Hello there. Who are you?
B
Nze Peter. Nze ndi musomesa.I am Peter. I am a teacher.
A
Kaale, yenze Maria. Oli otya?Nice, I am Maria. How are you?
B
Nze ndi bulungi. Ggwe oli otya?I am fine. How are you?
A
Nze ndi bulungi nnyo. Ova wa?I am very well. Where are you from?
B
Nze nva Kampala. Ggwe ova wa?I am from Kampala. Where are you from?
A
Nze nva Masaka.I am from Masaka.
3 Vocabulary From the Conversation
| Luganda word | English meaning |
|---|---|
| Gyebale ko | Hello / well done |
| Ani | Who |
| Kaale | Okay / nice |
| Bulungi | Fine / good |
| Nnyo | Very |
| Ova | Come from |
| Kampala | Kampala (city) |
| Masaka | Masaka (city) |
| Musomesa | Teacher |
4 Speaking Practice
Try it in Luganda
- Introduce yourself in 3–4 short lines:
- My name is…
- I am…
- I come from…
- I am fine…
Example: Nze Maria. Nze ndi musomesa. Nze nva Kampala. Nze ndi bulungi.
Practice: Review (Lessons 1–4)
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