Adjectives

1. Ennyumba yange nnene

   My house is big

   Usage

   An example of "big". The adjective changes form with the noun class (here nnene for ennyumba).

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary: large -nene. The sentence is Tatoeba "Ennyumba yange nnene." (My house is big).

2. Ennyumba yange ntono

   My house is small

   Usage

   An example of "small".

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary: small -tono. The sentence is Tatoeba "Ennyumba yange ntono.".

3. Kino kizito

   This is heavy

   Usage

   To say that something is heavy, such as luggage.

   Grammar Note

   Composed from dictionary-verified words: ki- class "kino" plus the stem -zito (dictionary: heavy -zito).

4. Ekitabo kikadde

   The book is old

   Usage

   Said of an old thing.

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary gives "kadde" for old; it takes the ki- class form kikadde. Evidence: Tatoeba "Ekitabo kikadde." and "Emmeeza nkadde.".

5. Ebitabo bino bipya

   These books are new

   Usage

   Said of new things.

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary gives "-gya" for new; with the bi- class it becomes bipya. Evidence: Tatoeba "Ebitabo bino bipya.".

6. Kirungi

   Good

   Usage

   For a good thing or idea: "Ekyo kilowoozo kirungi" (that's a good idea).

   Grammar Note

   Adjectives agree with the noun class: mulungi (person), bulungi (state, weather), kirungi (thing). Evidence: Tatoeba "Ekyo kilowoozo kirungi.", "Mukama mulungi.", "Obudde bulungi.".

7. Kino kibi

   This is bad

   Usage

   To say that something is poor.

   Grammar Note

   Composed from dictionary-verified words (dictionary: bad "bi"); the ba- form "babi" occurs in Tatoeba "Bo bantu babi.".

8. Kumpi

   Near

   Usage

   As in "Ennyumba yange eri kumpi n'essomero".

   Grammar Note

   An adverb that does not change with noun class. Evidence: dictionary (near: kumpi); Tatoeba "Maama wange ali kumpi.".

9. Wala

   Far

   Usage

   "Kiri wala?" means "is it far?".

   Grammar Note

   Evidence: dictionary (far: wala); 69 hits on lg.wikipedia.

10. Obudde bukyali

    It's early

    Usage

    Said when the time is early.

    Grammar Note

    "obudde" means both time and weather. Evidence: Tatoeba "Obudde bukyali." (It's early).

11. Obudde buyiise

    It's late

    Usage

    Said when it is late.

    Grammar Note

    Evidence: Tatoeba "Obudde buyiise." (It's late).

12. Ebintu bingi

    Many

    Usage

    "Many things"; for a large number.

    Grammar Note

    The dictionary gives "-ngi" for much/many; with the bi- class it is bingi. Evidence: Tatoeba "Tukyabanga ebintu byaffe bingi.".

13. Ebintu bitono

    Few

    Usage

    "A few things"; for a small number.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: few "-tono in pl."; Wikivoyage has "Bitono" for "less". The pairing with ebintu is composed.

14. Wano wabuguma nnyo

    It's very hot here

    Usage

    To say that it is hot.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: be hot "okubuguma". Evidence: Tatoeba "Wano wabuguma nnyo.".

15. Kinnyogoga nnyo

    It's very cold

    Usage

    To say that it is cold.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: cold (be) "okunnyogoga". Evidence: Tatoeba "Kinnyogoga nnyo.".

16. Mpulira ebbugumu

    I'm hot

    Usage

    To say that you feel hot.

    Grammar Note

    Evidence: Tatoeba "Mpulira ebbugumu." (I'm hot).

17. Mpulira empewo

    I'm cold

    Usage

    To say that you feel cold.

    Grammar Note

    "empewo" means both wind and cold (dictionary: cold n. empewo). Evidence: Tatoeba "Mpulira empewo." (I feel cold).

18. Oli mubalagavu

    You are beautiful

    Usage

    A compliment on someone's looks.

    Grammar Note

    The dictionary gives "balagavu"; with the mu- class it is mubalagavu. Evidence: Tatoeba "Oli mubalagavu.".

19. Kiwooma

    Delicious

    Usage

    To praise food: "Kyabadde kiwooma nnyo" (it was very tasty).

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: be tasty "okuwooma". Evidence: Wikivoyage "Kyabadde kiwooma nnyo."; Tatoeba "Emmere ebadde ewooma.".

20. Kimala

    That is enough

    Usage

    When you are offered more food or drink and have had enough.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: enough "okumala". The form "kimala" has 35 hits on lg.wikipedia but this exact sense was not confirmed in text, so it is composed from the verified verb; a native check is advisable.

21. Ekitundu

    Half

    Usage

    "ekitundu ky'essaawa" means "half an hour".

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: half "ekitundu". Evidence: Tatoeba "Ekitundu ky'essaawa kyayitawo." (half an hour passed).

22. Byonna

    All of it

    Usage

    For all of several things. "Webale buli kimu" is "thanks for everything".

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: all "-onna"; the bi- class form is byonna. Evidence: Wikivoyage/Tatoeba "ebisenge byonna", "Webale buli kimu".

23. Jangu mangu

    Come quickly

    Usage

    "Mangu" means "quickly".

    Grammar Note

    Evidence: Tatoeba "Jangu mangu." (Come quick); dictionary (quickly: mangu).

24. Genda mpola mpola

    Slow down

    Usage

    To ask a driver or companion to go slowly.

    Grammar Note

    Repeating mpola strengthens "slowly". Evidence: Tatoeba "Genda mpola mpola." (Slow down).

25. Kituufu

    Right / Correct

    Usage

    "Ekyo kituufu" means "that's right"; wrong is "Kikyamu".

    Grammar Note

    Evidence: Tatoeba "Ekyo kituufu." and "Ekyo kikyamu."; dictionary (correct: -tuufu).

26. Kyangu okutuukayo

    It's easy to get there

    Usage

    To say that a place is easy to reach.

    Grammar Note

    Evidence: Tatoeba "Kyangu okutuukayo.".

27. Ndi mulwadde

    I'm sick

    Usage

    To say that you are ill.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: sick "-lwadde". Evidence: Tatoeba "Tom mulwadde."; Wikivoyage "Nze ndi mulwadde.".

28. Ndi mwetegefu

    I'm ready

    Usage

    When you are ready to leave or pay.

    Grammar Note

    Evidence: Tatoeba "Ndi mwetegefu." (also "Nneetegese").

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