Tugen also known as Turgen is a language spoken in Baringo County in Kenya by the Tugen people.
It belongs to the Kalenjin group of languages.
If you're just starting to learn Tugen, 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 TUGEN
| ENGLISH | TUGEN |
|---|---|
| Good evening | Chamngee nebo koskoliny |
| Good morning | Chamngee nebo karon |
| Good afternoon | Chamngeenebo bet |
| How are you? | Iyamune? |
| How are you today? | Iyamune rani? |
| I am fine | Achamegee |
| Have a good day | Tebii komyee |
| I am doing great | Amii komyee |
| Hi/Hello | Chamngee |
| Nice to meet you | Kararan kaa kerin |
| See you soon | Akerin |
| See you later | Sia kerin patae |
LOVE WORDS IN TUGEN
| ENGLISH | TUGEN |
|---|---|
| I love you | Achamin |
| I miss you | Kia kosanin |
| Love you so much | Achamin maan |
| I want to see you | Ameche akerin |
| I love you with all my heart | Achamin ak mukul lelndoo nenyun |
| I love you too | Achamin angot anee |
| I want to see you | Ameche akerin |
| I like you | Amachin |
| You are beautiful | Itilil nea |
| My love | Chaman nenyun |
| You look beautiful | Itil |
| My beautiful wife | Tilil chebioso nenyun |
| I miss you so much darling | Kia kosanin chama nenyun |
| I need you | Amachin |
| You will miss me | Akoi ikosana |
| Goodbye my love | Sai sere chama nenyun |
| See you tomorrow | Sia kerin mutai |
| I will marry you | Akoi atunin |
| I want some space | Ameche nafasit |
| I need your love | Ameche chamet neng’ung’ |
| You are mine | Ii nenyun |
DIRECTIONS IN TUGEN
| ENGLISH | TUGEN |
|---|---|
| Where are you? | Imieno? |
| Where did you go? | Kii iwe ano? |
| Where do you live? | Imenye ano? |
| Where are you going? | Iwendi ano? |
| Where were you? | Keemi ano ? |
COMMON QUESTIONS IN A CONVERSATION IN TUGEN
| ENGLISH | TUGEN |
|---|---|
| How much? | Ata? |
| How are you feeling? | Iune? |
| How have you been? | Ilion? |
| What is your name? | Kainetneng’ung’ ko ng’o? |
| How are you doing? | Itese tai komyee? |
| What are you cooking? | Isusi nee? |
| What are you eating? | Iyame nee? |
| Are you okay dear? | Imi komyee? |
| When are you coming? | Inyone auyo? |
| How was your day? | Kolion petut ng’ung’ |
| What is wrong? | Mieno shita? |
| What do you mean? | Kelee nee? |
| How's the weather over there? | Unee angaa oloo? |
| Have you gone to church? | Kakaa iwe kanisa rani? |
| What is this? | Nee ni? |
| What's going on? | Nee ne tesetai? |
| Are you listening? | Ikase? |
| Have you heard? | Kaikas? |
| Can I go home? | Tos awee gaa |
| Can I ask something? | Tos atepenin kii? |
| How is everything? | Une ola tugul? |
| What's your phone number? | Nambaaneng’ung’ nebo simet koo nee? |
EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS IN TUGEN
| ENGLISH | TUGEN |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Cheamet tab kisichin |
| Thank you | Kongoi |
| I am sorry | Mutyoo |
| You are welcome | Kitachin |
| Me too | Angot anee |
| God bless you | Ngotaretin Asis |
| May God protect you | Ngoripin Asis |
| She is happy | Cheamet lakwaa |
| Please help me | Tareto |
| I don't know | Mangen |
| I will come tomorrow | Anyone mutai |
| Come here | Nyoo iwoo |
| Feel at home | Kaa kas yeu ami gaa |
| Be blessed | Ngotaretin |
| I am coming soon | Anyone karipuni |
| Excuse me | Naktee |
| Leave me alone | Metoo |
| It's Okay | Kararan |
| I am going home | Awendi gaa |
| I don't want | Maa meche |
| Love s a beautiful thing | Chamet koo kit nee kararan |
| Let me try | Kany atestai |
| Welcome home | Kitachin gaa |
| I reached home safely | Kaa ait gaa komyee? |
| God is good | Kararen Asis |
| I don't understand | Maa elewani gii |
| We are happy to see you | Kararan ngoo akerin |
| I have it | Atindai |
| Rest in peace | Chamet tab kee |
| I don't have money | Maa tindai rapinik |
| I am done | Kaa tar |
| I am going to the shop | Awendi tuket |
| Happy new year | Chameat kenyit nelel |
| Bad manners | Tapya nema kararan |
| Stop using your phone | Metee simet nenyun |
| I need a favor please | Ameche itareta woiye |
| Haven't seen you for ages | Tomo akerin ing’ muta |
| Great to see you again | Kareran kee kerin akee |
| I really appreciate it | Kaa lee kongoi |
| You made my day | Kaai testewo petut |
| No problem | Mami ng’alaa |
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 Tugen words every day from the Tugen dictionary to improve your skills.
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