water
Water is a vital, life-sustaining liquid that covers about 71% of Earth's surface, primarily in the form of oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers. It is essential for all known forms of life, serving as a medium for biological processes, regulating temperature, and aiding in nutrient transport. Composed of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom (H₂O), water has unique properties, such as its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances, making it an effective solvent. Its high heat capacity allows it to absorb and release heat slowly, stabilizing the climate. Despite being abundant, freshwater, which is essential for drinking and agriculture, is limited and often unevenly distributed, making its conservation crucial for sustaining life on Earth.
Water sources(Kabedo pii)
These water sources are vital for sustaining life and agriculture in the Acholi region, though challenges such as seasonal variability, contamination, and access still persist. Efforts by both governmental and non-governmental organizations continue to focus on improving water supply and sanitation in the area.
English | Acholi |
Creek | kulo |
river | nam |
lake | nam |
Borehole | Tangi |
rain 🌧️ | kot |
The rive is full | pii opong |
Ocean 🌊 | Nam |
ice 🧊 | pee |
water on hill or mountain 🏔️ | apara |
underground water 💦 | pii mi ite ngom |
stagnant or full water body | kut |
start of river, lakes, creak | lii |
well | pii akwinya |
pipe water 🚿 | pii tol |
tank water | pii nyonyo |
solar, generator water 🚿 | pii mac |
Use of water(tic ki pii)
Efforts to manage and sustain water resources are crucial, given the challenges such as seasonal availability, population growth, and climate change, all of which impact water accessibility and quality in the Acholi region.
English | Acholi |
Cooking 🥘 | Tedo |
Drinking | Amata |
Washing | Lwoko |
Taking tea ☕️ | Mato chai |
Making alcohol 🍺 | Yibo congo |
Toilet 🚽 | Ot coo |
Irrigation | Pito koti |
building a house 🏠 | yibo ot |
Medicine 💊 | Yat |
Hydrogen fuel ⛽️ | Mac Kom pii |
Disadvantage of too much water(Rac pii ma pol)
Too much water in a region, commonly due to excessive rainfall, flooding, or overflow from water bodies, can lead to several disadvantages and challenges.
English | Acholi |
Erosion | mwolo piny |
flood | pong pii |
Block going outside | kato woko pe |
kill plants 🌱 | Neko yati |
It mixes the clean drinking and bad | rubo pii amata ki ma rac |
kill human being | neko dano |
kill animals | neko lee |
Advantage of too much water(be pii ma pol)
While excessive water can pose challenges, it also comes with several advantages, particularly in regions that can effectively manage and utilize these water resources.
English | Acholi |
cool weather 🌦️ | piny ngic |
growing plants 🌱 | dongo yat |
available for drinking | tie me amata |
cooling down | kelo ngico |
bring fish 🐟 | Kelo rec |
Bring water food 🍲 | Kelo cam kulo |