interrogative
Is asking questions like what, where, who, why, which, and when. There are open questions and close questions.
What(ango)
In Dholuo, just like in many other languages, there are various ways to ask questions. "What" in Dholuo is Ang'o , which can be used to form different interrogative expressions. Here are a few examples:
| Dholuo | English |
| Ikelo ango? | What did you bring? |
| I kwano ango? | What course are you counting? |
| I timo ka timo ang"o? | What are you doing? |
| Ichamo ang'o? | What are you eating? |
| Ang'o ma timore? | What is happening? |
Where(kanye)
In Dholuo, where can be translated as kanye. Here are some examples of interrogative sentences with where in Dholuo
| Dholuo | English |
| Inindo kanye? | Where did you sleep? |
| Mako ngwen timre kanye? | Where is fetching white ants? |
| I somo kanye? | Where do you study? |
| Aora mol kanye? | Where does the river flows? |
Who(ng'a)
In Dholuo, who can be translated as ng'a. Here are some examples of interrogative sentences with who in Dholuo:
| Dholuo | English |
| In nga? | Who are you? |
| I wuoyo gi ng'a? | Who are you talking to? |
| I wuotho gi ng'a? | Who did you walk with? |
| I ndiko ne ng'a? | Who are you writing too? |
When(kara ang'o)
In Acholi, when can be translated as kara ang'o. Here are some examples of interrogative sentences with when in Acholi:
| Dholuo | English |
| I biro kara ang'o? | When are you coming? |
| Ne ibiro kara ang'o? | When did you arrived? |
| Ne ipara kara ang'o? | When did you think about me? |
| I dhi kara ang'o? | When are you going? |
Why(pingo)
In Acholi, why can be translated as ang'o. Here are some examples of interrogative sentences with why in Acholi:
| Dholuo | English |
| Ang'o momiyo ilewo? | Why are you late? |
| Ang'o momiyo okitedi? | Why don't you cook today? |
| Ang'o momiyo ipenjo penjo mang'eny? | Why are you asking too many questions? |
| Ang'o momiyo ok idhi? | Why don't you go? |
Which(mane)
In Dholuo language, which can be translated as mane. Here are some examples of interrogative sentences with: which in Acholi:
| Dholuo | English |
| Dhok mane ma ipwonjo? | which language do you teach? |
| Mane ma mari? | Which one is yours? |
| Mane ma ihero? | Which one do you love? |
| Mane ma nindiko? | Which one did you write? |