Luganda words and phrases beginning with O

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This page lists the 113 words and 46 phrases beginning with O in the Luganda community dictionary. Each entry has its own page with its full meaning and example sentence. This data is openly available at no cost for language preservation and research, with attribution to LanguageKnow. You can return to the home page or browse all languages at any time.

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113 words and 46 phrases — 159 entries in total.

Words (113)

O (113)

Obudde (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Time

Obugwanjuba (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

West

Obulombolombo (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Customs or traditions

Obummonde (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Potatoes

obutikitiki (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

seconds

Obuvanjuba (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

East

Obuwangwa (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Culture

Okubala (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To count

Okubalirira (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to calculate

Okubuuza (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To greet or to ask

Okudduka (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To run

Okufumba (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to cook

Okugaba (Luganda) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To give

Okugabula (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To host a feast

Okugatta (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to add

Okugereka (Luganda) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To fix a price

Okuggula (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To open

Okugula (Luganda) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To buy

Okujaguza (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To celebrate

Okujula (Luganda) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To serve food

Okukaza (Luganda) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To dry

Okukkakkanya (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To lower (price)

Okukola (Luganda) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To work

Okukozesa (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To use

Okukungubaga (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To mourn

Okukuza (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to raise (children)

Okukwata (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To catch or hold

Okukyala (Luganda) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To visit

Okukyama (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To turn off or divert

Okulamusa (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To greet

Okulinnya (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To climb or board

Okunaaba (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To wash oneself

Okunnyika (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To soak

Okunnyonnyola (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To explain

Okunoonya (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To look for

okunywa (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to drink

Okupima (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To weigh / measure

Okusala (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to cut

Okusasula (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To pay

Okuseka (Luganda) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To laugh

Okusiba (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To tie or pack

Okusiika (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To fry

Okusiimuula (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to wipe

Okusinza (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To worship

Okusisinkana (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To meet

Okusolooza (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to collect money

Okusomoka (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to cross over

Okutambula (Luganda) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To walk

Okutandika (Luganda) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To start

Okutegeera (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To understand

Okutegeka (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To prepare

Okutokosa (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To boil

Okuttaanya (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to scrub thoroughly

Okutunda (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to sell

Okuvuga (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to drive / to steer

Okuwasa (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To marry

Okuyamba (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To help

Okuyera (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To sweep

Okuyigiriza (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To teach

Okuyimba (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To sing

Okuyiwa (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to pour

Okwambala (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To dress

Okwanjula (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To introduce

Okwebaka (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to sleep

Okwebaza (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To thank

Okwebikka (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to cover oneself with clothing or a blanket

Okwoza (Luganda) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To wash

Olubalama (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Shore or Coast

Olubalaza (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Veranda

Oluganda (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Luganda language

Oluggi (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Door

Oluguudo (Luganda) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Road

Olukalala (Luganda) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

List

Olukiiko (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Meeting or council

Oluku (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Firewood

Olunaku (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Day

Olupapula (Luganda) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Paper

Olutimbe (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Curtain

Olwakubiri (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tuesday

Olwamukaaga (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Saturday

Olwokuna (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Thursday

Olwokusatu (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wednesday

Olwokusooka (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Monday

Omubiri (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Body

Omufaliso (Luganda) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Mattress

Omugaati (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bread

Omuganda (Luganda) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bundle

Omugenyi (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Guest

Omuguzi (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Buyer

Omukeeka (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Mat

Omukisa (Luganda) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Luck / Blessing

Omukolo (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Ceremony

Omukwano (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Friendship

Omulimu (Luganda) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Work

Omuliranwa (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Neighbor

Omuliro (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Fire

Omulwadde (Luganda) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sick person

Omuntu (Luganda) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Person

Omupiira (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Ball

Omusawo (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

doctor

Omusego (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Pillow

Omusomesa (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Teacher

Omusuubuzi (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

trader

Omutaka (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Clan elder or land owner

Omuti (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tree

Omutwalo (Luganda) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Ten thousand shillings

Omuwendo (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Total / Value

Omuyembe (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Mango

Omuyizi (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Student

Omwaka (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Year

Omwami (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Husband / Gentleman

Omwana (Luganda) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Child

Omwezi (Luganda) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Month

Phrases (46)

Obadde n'olukalala lw'ebintu? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do you have the list of items?

Obadde ofumba ki? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What have you been cooking?

Obadde okola ki? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What have you been doing?

Obadde otya? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How have you been?

Obadde ozuukuse? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Are you awake?

Obeera wa? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where do you live?

Obudde bugenze. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is late.

Obudde bukyali buto. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is still very early.

Obudde bukyuse. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The weather has changed.

Obulombolombo bwaffe bujja kusigalawo. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Our traditions will remain.

Obuwangwa bwaffe bulungi. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Our culture is good.

Ogamba ki? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What's up?

Ogenda wa? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where are you going?

Okimye amazzi? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Have you fetched water?

Okunyiriza ennyumba kulungi. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Keeping the house tidy is good.

Okyaliwo? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Are you still there?

Okyusa ssente z'ebweru? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do you change foreign currency?

Okyusizza ensimbi zino? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Have you exchanged this money?

Olabiseeko! (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Long time no see!

Oli mufumbo? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Are you married?

Oli otya? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How are you?

Oli wanjawulo nnyo. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

You are very special.

Oliire bulungi. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Enjoy your meal.

Olimu ki? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What are you up to?

Olina eky'okukyusa? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do you have change?

Olowooza otya? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What do you think?

Olubiri luno lunene. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This palace is big.

Olugendo lwabadde lulungi? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Was the journey good?

Olunaku lwonna mbadde nkola. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I have been working all day.

Olwamukaaga luba lwa kuwummula. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Saturday is for resting.

Omanyi Luganda? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do you know Luganda?

Omanyi nnyina w'omwana ono? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do you know the mother of this child?

Omaze? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Are you finished?

Omukazi oyo mugezi. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That woman is clever.

Omusana gwaka nnyo. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The sun is shining brightly.

Omuwendo guno munene nnyo. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This price is too high.

Omwaka oguwedde gwali gwa masanyu. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Last year was full of joy.

Omwana ono afaanana nnyina. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This child resembles their mother.

Omwana wo akuze nnyo. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Your child has grown a lot.

Omwezi ogujja ndigenda e Masaka. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Next month I will go to Masaka.

Onaatera okumaliriza? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Will you be finishing soon?

Ono ye muganzi wange. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This is my sweetheart.

Ono ye muwala wange. (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This is my daughter.

Onozezza ekizibaawo kyange? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Have you washed my jacket?

Osiise emmere? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Have you fried the food?

Ova wa? (Luganda) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

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