Pe
Pe is translated as not in English. It can be used with cannot(pe twere), should not(bong), have not(pe kede), has not etc.
When pe is used at the end of a sentence.
| Acholi | English |
| Gi pe. | they are not there. |
| wa pe. | We are not there. |
| Okelo pe. | Okelo is not there |
| Rec pe. | Fish is not there. |
| Kado pe. | Salt is not there |
Pe at the beginning of a sentence.
Acholi | English |
| Pe twero. | He/she cannot do it. |
| pe iwaci. | Don't you say. |
| pe iweki. | Don't leave. |
| pe gi citi. | let them not go. |
| pe wa twere. | We are impossible. |
Pe in the middle of a sentence
Acholi | English |
| wa pe ye. | we are not there. |
| gi pe ye. | they are not there. |
| wu pe ye. | You are not there. |
| Okello pe ye. | Okello is not there. |
| dano pe ye. | people are not there. |