Gogo is a Bantu language spoken in Tanzania.
It has a relatively simple grammar system, with few inflections and straightforward word order.
I have compiled a list of frequently used Gogo words and their corresponding English translations for beginners looking to learn Gogo.
GREETINGS IN GOGO
| ENGLISH WORDS | GOGO WORDS |
|---|---|
| Good morning | Zanyamtondo |
| Good afternoon | Zenemisi |
| Good evening | Zechinyamihe |
| How are you today? | Kwinuka ule? |
| How was your day? | Kwendelela ule ? |
| I am fine | Wanangu hawajambo? |
| Have a good day | Kwendelela ule zwalili? |
| I am doing great | Kushinda ule ? |
| I am fine | Nilisalama? |
| We are fine | Sese weka hatujambo |
| Have a good day | Wenze winana siku swano |
| How is the grandmother doing? | Bibi akwendelela ule? |
| I am doing well | Weka chinuka salama |
| We all woke up safe | Ng’wendelela viswano |
| Hello? | Hujambo? |
| Nice to meet you | Nafurahi kitang’anila na gwengwe |
| See you soon | Chione badae |
| See you later | Chione baha behi |
| Is your family fine? | Familia yako haijambo? |
| How is the patient doing? | Mtamwa yakwendelela viswano? |
| How are your parents? | Wazazi wako hawajambo ? |
| We woke up well | Chinuka salama |
| Bye see you tomorrow | Kwahari chokiona mtondo |
| Greet everyone | Walamse weka |
LOVE WORDS IN GOGO
| ENGLISH WORDS | GOGO WORDS |
|---|---|
| I love you | Ng’wendile |
| I miss you | nakukosa |
| Love you so much | Ng’wendile sana |
| I need you | nikusaka |
| I love you with all my heart | Ng’wendile kwa dhati |
| I love you too | Ng’wendile na nene |
| You are beautiful | Gwegwe ni mswano |
| My darling | Mpenzi wangu |
| I need you | Nakukosa |
| you will miss me | utanikosa |
| Goodbye my darling | Kwaheri mpenzi wangu |
| See you tomorrow | Chokiona mtondo |
| I want some space | Nipeleje muda |
| You have a good shape | Wina shepu swano |
| I love you my wife | Ng’wendile mudala wangu |
| I love you my husband | Nikwendile mlume wangu |
| Goodnight my love | Mpenzi wangu chilo mwaka |
| I always think you my love | Kila muda ng’ukuwaza gwegwe |
| love you so much father | Ng’wendile sana baba |
| I love my darling so much | Nimwendile sana mpenzi wangu |
DIRECTIONS IN GOGO
| ENGLISH WORDS | GOGO WORDS |
|---|---|
| Where are you? | Ulihai? |
| Where are you going? | Kubita hai? |
| Where do you live? | Kuishi hai? |
| Where were you? | Wewe uli hai |
| Which side are you sitting on? | Wikalile upandechi? |
| Don’t pass there | Lechekola baho |
| No through way | Msina nzira |
| There is a bridge ahead | Kumwande mwolilidaraja |
| Pedestrian path | Nzira ya kola kwa migulu |
| No smoking zone | Leche kwega sigara eneo ali |
| Pass to the right | Kole upande wa kulia |
| Pass to the left | Kole upande wa kushoto |
COMMON QUESTIONS IN CONVERSATIONS IN GOGO
| ENGLISH WORDS | GOGO WORDS |
|---|---|
| How much? | Shingapi? |
| Where do you stay? | Kikala hai? |
| How have you been? | Uli ule? |
| How are you feeling? | Kuhisi ule? |
| What’s your name? | Tagwa lyako nani? |
| What are you doing? | kunozachi? |
| What are you cooking? | kutelekachi? |
| Are you well darling? | Ulisalama mpendwa? |
| When are you coming? | kuzanili? |
| How was your night? | Chilo chako chechili ule? |
| How was your day? | Siku yako yeiiliule? |
| How are you doing? | kwendelelaje? |
| How is your family? | Familia yako ikwendelela ule? |
| What’s up? | Chichi shida? |
| What do you mean? | Kumanisha chichi? |
| How’s the weather over there? | Hali ya kuchanya ili ule? |
| Have you gone to church | Kubita kukanisa? |
| What is this? | Achi chi chichi? |
| What's going on? | Chichi chi kuendelela? |
| Are you listening? | kulichiza? |
| Have you heard? | waulika? |
| Can I go home? | Ng’uweza bita kukaya? |
| Can I ask something? | Ng’uweza uza chinu? |
| What's your phone number? | Namba yako ya simu yahai? |
| How many kids do you have? | Wina wana walinga? |
| Are you married? | waelewa? |
| What’s your father’s name? | Sogo yako yakuchemwa nani? |
| What’s your mother's name? | Nyina yako yakuchemwa nani? |
| A what time are you leaving? | Kouka sangapi? |
| Do you know how to read? | Umanyile soma |
| How much’s the fare? | Nauli shingapi ? |
EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS IN GOGO
| ENGLISH WORDS | GOGO WORDS |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Heri ya kulelwa |
| Thank you | Sante |
| I am sorry | samahani |
| You are welcome | kukaribishwa |
| Me too | Nanene pia |
| God bless you | Mulungu yakubarichi |
| May God protect you | Mulungu yakulinde |
| She is happy | Yafurahi |
| Please help me | Tafadhali nitazaje |
| I don’t know | simanyile |
| I will come tomorrow | Nokuza mtondo |
| Come here | Uze aha |
| Feel at home | Jihuli che kukaya |
| Be blessed | Ubarikiwe |
| I am coming soon | Ng’uza baha behi |
| Leave me alone | nilekaje |
| I am going home | Ng’ubita kukaya |
| Okay | Sawa |
| I don’t want | Sung’usaka |
| Love is good | Mapenzi ni chinu chiswano |
| Let me try | Leche nijere |
| Welcome home | Karibu kukaya |
| I reached home safely | Nifika kukaya salama |
| God is good | Mulungu ni mwema |
| I don’t understand | Sung’uelewa |
| I am happy to see you | Nafurahi kukuona |
| I have | Nina |
| Rest in peace | Pumzishe salama |
| I don’t have money | Sina pesa |
| I am done | Namala |
| I am going to the shop | Ng’ubita kiduka |
| Happy New Year | Heri ya mwaka mpya |
| Bad behavior | Tabia mmbi |
| Stop using your phone | Leche tumia simu |
| I need a favor, please | Tafadhali ng’usaka msaada |
| Great to see you again | Nafurahi kukuona |
| Thank you so much | Ng’ushukuru sana |
| I haven’t see you in a while | Sinikuwene muda mrefu sana |
| No problem | Msina tatizo |
| Let’s go home | Chibite kukaya |
| I am tired | Nikatae |
| I agree | Nalumba |
| I am married | Nitoligwe |
What Next?
Don't stop here. Learning a language requires constant practice, but it doesn't have to be complicated. The best trick is to master at least five Gogo words daily from the Gogo dictionary.
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