Nightlife

1. Bbaala eri ludda wa?

   Where is a bar?

   Usage

   For finding a place to drink at night; bbaala is a loan from English "bar".

   Grammar Note

   lg.wikipedia has "mu bbaala mu Kampala" (in a bar in Kampala). The frame is "X eri ludda wa?" from Tatoeba. Composed from verified parts.

2. Njagala omwenge gumu, mwattu

   One beer, please

   Usage

   For ordering; omwenge is the general word for alcoholic drink and includes beer.

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary gives beer as omwenge (also strong drink). Gumu is "one", agreeing with omwenge (mu- class). Same frame as "Njagala amazzi, mwattu". Composed from verified words.

3. Ennyimba nnungi nnyo

   The music is very good

   Usage

   Praising the music in a venue; ennyimba means songs or music.

   Grammar Note

   Ennyimba is the plural of oluyimba "song". The adjective takes the class: nnungi, as in Tatoeba "Ndabye ennyumba ennungi". Composed from verified words.

4. Ennyimba zitandika ssaawa mmeka?

   What time does the music start?

   Usage

   Asks when the music or show begins.

   Grammar Note

   Zi- agrees with ennyimba. Same frame as Tatoeba "Bitandika ssaawa mmeka?". Composed from verified parts.

5. Tuzine!

   Let's dance!

   Usage

   An invitation to friends when there is music.

   Grammar Note

   tu- (we) + the "let us" form of okuzina "to dance". Dictionary: dance okuzina; Tatoeba "Tayagala kuzina".

6. Sinywa mwenge

   I don't drink alcohol

   Usage

   For turning down a drink, whatever the reason.

   Grammar Note

   Si- means "I do not"; in a negative sentence the augment of omwenge drops, giving mwenge. Same build as "Sirya nnyama". Composed from verified parts.

7. Nafunnye obudde obulungi

   I had a great time

   Usage

   Said at the end of the evening to those you spent it with.

   Grammar Note

   The sentence is verbatim in Tatoeba (I had a great time). Obudde means "time" and "weather".

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