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Dholuo Synonyms

Dholuo Synonyms 

Synonyms are words or phrases that have similar meanings to another word or phrase. They are often used interchangeably in language to convey similar concepts or ideas. For example, "happy" and "joyful" are synonyms because they both convey a sense of positivity or contentment.

Like any language, Dholuo has synonyms—words that have the same or nearly the same meaning as another word in the same language.In Dholuo language, as in many others, there are words that share similar or nearly identical meanings, known as synonyms. Synonyms enrich language, allowing for nuanced expressions and subtle distinctions in communication. Below are examples of Dholuo synonyms, highlighting the richness of the language. It's important to note that the context can greatly influence the choice of word, as subtle connotations may differ.

Here are key and frequently used Dholuo synonyms, distinct words that share identical meanings.

 

DholuoEnglish
Otanda/ Ng'angoBed.
Nanga/LawCloth
Goyo/RodhoTo beat
Loso/ GanoTo converse
Ji/ OgandaA crowd/people
Duol/AbilaA small hut
Dhoot/ ThigoDoor
Apaya/ndara/yoRoad
Ng'ok/ hasoTo vomit
Oluthkuon/OlihoPestle for cooking
Oduma/ bando Maize
Bandho/Piroto demand from somebody something owed. 
Tulo/ dhaofight or chaos
Chuanyruok/baloDisagreement
Thalo/ PadoTo slap.
Buko/Wiro to paint.
Dak/ AguluPot
BiloTo taste/ A sorcerer's medicine.