Friends

In the Acholi culture, slangs and nicknames among friends often reflect affection, shared experiences, and personal jokes or traits. These terms can vary widely and might be influenced by contemporary language trends, personal experiences, or even popular culture. Here are some examples of how friends might refer to each other in Acholi:

Diera (My husband wife): It is used among young ladies for a calling a husband wife.

Liwota/Jal and Nyiri (Friend): A general term for a friend, used affectionately among peers. It can also prefix a nickname to indicate closeness.

Nya pa ma/Wora(My sister): This word is used by girls when calling their friends. This indicate close friends between or among them.

Latin pa ma/wora(My mother or father child): This is a very informative way of saying your my mother or father child.

Omin wora(my uncle): This term means uncle but friend use it to call their friends.

Nya/wod dane(grand daughter or son): This term is used to describe grand daughter or son but it can be used among friends.

Latin (Child/Young One): While literally meaning child, it can be used among friends to refer to each other in an affectionate, playful manner, especially if the person is younger or the youngest in the group.

Lapwony (Teacher): Used ironically or affectionately for a friend who often assumes the role of the advisor or the wise one in the group, always ready with guidance or information.

Nyero (Laugh): A nickname for someone who is always laughing or for whom laughter is a defining trait, making them the source of joy in the group.

Wangoo (Fire place): This could be humorously used for someone who loves food or for when the group is going out to eat, turning into a playful call to action..

Oteka (Strong): Used for a friend who is known for their strength, either physically, emotionally, or mentally, often a pillar in the friend group.

Rwot (Chief/Leader): A playful or respectful nickname for the leader of the group, someone who often makes decisions or takes initiative.

Atoo (One whose father or mother died while in the worm): For the mature or sensible one in the group, often turned to for advice or when making serious decisions.

Ogela(Youth): This term is used to describe someone who is useful in age limit.

La go wange/Lokwele and labit(Prostitute): This term is used for a prostitute. Sometimes they called her busy body in English.

Kutang(Across): The name kutang is given to a family member. It describe his behavior.

Lalega: This terms refers to sherpad or prayeful person among friends.

Ocoko raa: This word is used for a woman who collect grass instead of firewood.

Ocoko rido: Collect small branch of tree(fire wood).

Wod ma: My brother from mother side

Wod wora: My brother from father side.

Nicknames and slang terms among friends in Acholi reflect the dynamics of personal relationships, emphasizing traits, behaviors, or memorable experiences that define those friendships. They serve to reinforce bonds and create a sense of belonging and identity within the group. These examples offer a glimpse into the playful and meaningful ways friends relate to each other within the Acholi cultural context.