Mi
Mi is translated to for in English.
Acholi | English |
Mi kwero. | for coronation |
Mi kato. | for passing |
Mi kelo. | for bringing |
Mi akwana. | for studying |
Mi otieno. | for evening |
Mi odiko. | for morning |
mi odiwor. | for night |
Mi obwora. | for afternoon |
Mi idi ceng. | for midday |
Mi is however translated to quantifiers or predeterminers if used with numbers. In Uganda, it is known as ki.
Acholi | English |
Mi/Ki cel | once |
Mi/Ki ariyo | twice |
Mi/Ki adek | third |
Mi/Ki angwen | forth |
Mi/Ki abic | fifth |
Mi/Ki abicel | sixth |
Mi/Ki abiro | seventh |
Mi/Ki aboro | eighth |
Mi/Ki abongwen | ninth |
Mi/Ki apar | tenth |