Asaf,
I have been asking my self why everybody thinks its Lugbara that is confusing
because one word means different things. The examples you have cited say it
all. A few others; the phrase "thank you" can be directed to one person, male
or female, many people. This only becomes clear when you a
..and again it comes up!
Its I think more than a year ever since I last posted asking for help in
learning my "mother tongue" and I wont stop seeking that basic identity
that I dont have.
If any of you knows of anyone who can or is capable of tutoring me to learn
our "frequency", please avail yours
Caleb,
Well said (or written) and on point.
Kenneth Amagu
S e n t f r o m m y B l a c k B e r r y ® s m a r t p h o n e
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From: Caleb Alaka
Sender: westnilenet-bounces@kym.netDate: Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:58:30
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Eric,
Going by what you have brought up about this piece, true, there are many clues
leading to the lineage to some tribes in West Africa. Such clues can be found
in names of places and persons. Typical are names such as Atiku, Dramani, Okuti
and letter combinations in words such as, "kp", "gb",
Well said Caleb!
Ego and unfounded pride are a killer and very derogative.
Shukhran ketir!
Bernard
Consultant - MolPSHRD
GOSS - JUBA
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Yes I believe interest is material when it comes to learning a foreign
language. Lugbara language for long has been made complicated by Lugbaras
failure to Open Up and learn other languages. Most of our people who lived in
Kampala in 1970s did not learn Luganda. Reason was that the Baganda were
Just Charles Male and Maandera have the points.
Awa'difo imini.
On 4/28/13, Charles Male wrote:
> Who says Lugbara is difficult...
>
> We Africans all speak English or French because we had no choice if we
> were to progress follow the paths of our colonisers...
>
> English or French was drilled
