Abatiriki is a language spoken in Hamisi sub-county in Vihiga County, Kenya by the Tiriki people.
It belongs to the Luhya group of languages.
If you're just starting to learn Abatiriki, I've compiled a list of commonly used words with their English translations to make mastering the language a breeze. I hope this resource will be helpful in your language journey!
GREETINGS IN ABATIRIKI
| ENGLISH | TIRIKI |
|---|---|
| Good evening | Vwakhira |
| Good morning | Vushere |
| Good afternoon | Vwiranga |
| How are you? | Uli ndina? |
| How are you today? | Uli ndina nundi? |
| I am fine | Ndi mulamu |
| Have a good day | Uve na litukhu lilei |
| I am doing great | Inze Khola vulei |
| Hi/Hello | Ndina |
| Nice to meet you | Vulai khuwaakana na iwe |
| See you soon | Nikhulole |
| See you later | Nikhulole lundi |
LOVE WORDS IN ABATIRIKI
| ENGLISH | TIRIKI |
|---|---|
| I love you | Ndakhuyanza |
| I miss you | Ndakhumisa |
| Love you so much | Ndakhuyanza sana |
| I want to see you | Ndenya khukhulola |
| I love you with all my heart | Ndakhuyanza na moyo kwanje kwosi |
| I love you too | Khali Ive Ndakhuyanza |
| I want to see you | Ndenya khukhulola |
| I like you | Ndakhuyanza |
| You are beautiful | Uli mulai sana |
| My love | Vuyanzi wanje |
| You look beautiful | Ufana vulei |
| My beautiful wife | Mushere wanje mulei |
| I miss you so much, darling | Ndakhumisa sana mulei wanje |
| I need you | Khwenyanga |
| You will miss me | Ulangosa sana |
| Goodbye my love | Khola niulikhara muyanzi wanje |
| See you tomorrow | Khulolane mukamba |
| I will marry you | Ndakhuira lukhali |
| I want some space | Ndenya vwiyangu |
| I need your love | Ndenya vuyanzi vwovo |
| You are mine | Uli wanje |
DIRECTIONS IN ABATIRIKI
| ENGLISH | TIRIKI |
|---|---|
| Where are you? | Uli ena? |
| Where did you go? | Uvere utsire ena? |
| Where do you live? | Umenya ena? |
| Where are you going? | Utsia ena? |
| Where were you? | Uvere ena? |
COMMON QUESTIONS IN A CONVERSATION IN ABATIRIKI
| ENGLISH | TIRIKI |
|---|---|
| How much? | Tsianga? |
| How are you feeling? | Uhulira ndina? |
| How have you been? | Uvere ndina? |
| What is your name? | Lina liyolo ni Shina? |
| How are you doing? | Uli ndina? |
| What are you cooking? | Utekha shina? |
| What are you eating? | Unyanya shina? |
| Are you okay dear? | Uli Vulai? |
| When are you coming? | Uitsa Lina? |
| How was your day? | Litukhu liyolo livere ndina? |
| What is wrong? | Shina shitamanu? |
| What do you mean? | Uvola Shina? |
| How's the weather over there? | Shivala Shili ndina iria? |
| Have you gone to church? | Utsire mu kanisa? |
| What is this? | Ishi ni Shina? |
| What's going on? | Shina shitsitsachiranga? |
| Are you listening? | Uurhanga? |
| Have you heard? | Uurire? |
| Can I go home? | Nyala khutsia iweru? |
| Can I ask something? | Nyala khureva Shindu? |
| How is everything? | Vindu vyosi vili ndina? |
| What's your phone number? | Inamba yoyo ya isimu ni Shina? |
EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS IN ABATIRIKI
| ENGLISH | TIRIKI |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Vuyanzi vwikhuvulwa |
| Thank you | Urio muno |
| I am sorry | Mbere tsimbavasi |
| You are welcome | Uinjiritse na vuyanzi |
| Me too | Khali inze |
| God bless you | Nyasaye akhukhakhitse |
| May God protect you | Nyasaye akhulinde |
| She is happy | Ali na vuyanzi |
| Please help me | Ni uyanza khonya |
| I don't know | Manyi mba |
| I will come tomorrow | Manditse mukamba |
| Come here | Amba anu |
| Feel at home | Iurire Uli ingo |
| Be blessed | Ukhakhitse |
| I am coming soon | Nditsa lwenulu |
| Excuse me | Ni uyanza |
| Leave me alone | Lekhana na inze |
| It's Okay | Ni vulai |
| I am going home | Inze tsia iweru |
| I don't want | Ndenya tawe |
| Love s a beautiful thing | Vuyanzi ni shindu shilei |
| Let me try | Lekha njeritse |
| Welcome home | Khuinjiritse ingo |
| I reached home safely | Ndukhi ingo vulei |
| God is good | Nyasaye ni mulei |
| I don't understand | Shimanyi vulei tawe |
| We are happy to see you | Khuyanzi khukhulola |
| I have it | Ndi nasho |
| Rest in peace | Usotse vulei |
| I don't have money | Ndili na tsisendi tawe |
| I am done | Inze mali |
| I am going to the shop | Nzitsa muiduka |
| Happy new year | Vuyanzi vwa mwaka muiya |
| Bad manners | Mima mitamanu |
| Stop using your phone | Lekha khurumikhira isimu |
| I need a favor please | Ndenya ukhonyi ni uyanzi |
| Haven't seen you for ages | Shili khukhulola khu miaka |
| Great to see you again | Nyanzi khukhulola khandi |
| I really appreciate it | Sanditse sana |
| You made my day | Ulombi Litukhu lyanje |
| No problem | Vutamanu vuvula |
What next?
Keep going! Learning a language takes consistent practice, but it doesn't have to be difficult. A useful tip is to learn five Abatiriki words every day from the Abatiriki dictionary to improve your skills.
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