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TABLE OF CONTENTS

HOW TO USETHE BOOK. o

PRONOLNCIATIONSOF GÏKÜYÜ WORDS 6
USE OF SUFFÌX 6
TÊNSES o
SENTENCESTRUCTURE, o
CATEGORIESOF WORDS 6
WORDS. 7
KÏNDÜ_NoUN 7
R]IKA _ AGE GROUP
Ì.{YAMÚ_ANIMAL 9
Ì.{YONI_BIRD l0
MÌTÏ _ TREES t0
CIÌGA _ BODY PARTS
BODY WASTE It
MWAKO*BUILDING ll
NGUO _ CLOTHING l2
KANITHA_CHURCH t2
MARANGI_COLOUR l3
CIIRA _ CASE IJ
MÜTUGo_BEHAVIOR l3
GÌKUÜ DEATH l3
IRIO,FOOD l3
HEAVENLY BODIES t4
FEATURESIN THE SKY t4
INDO CIA NYÚMBA _ HOUSEHOLD l)
LIQUOR- NJOHI 15
RWARIO_ LANGUAGE l)
CUMA _ METAL l)
MÜGÚNDA _ GARDEN 15
MBECA _ MONEY l6
NDÌRA _ RELATIONS 16
GÌTHOMO _ READING l6
KÌÌRoHo _ SPIRITUAL l6
NDWARI - SICKNESS l7
PHYSICALFEATURES t1
NDEBE. TITLE l'l
MÜRo_TooL t'l
NGAARI _ VEHICLE t8
INDO CIA KÚRIÌRA _ UTENSILS l8
MBAARA_WAR l8
RJERA_WEATTDR t9
wÏRA_WORKING l9
üHIKI-WEDDING t9
MATHAKO-GAMES t9
PRONOUNS l9
GÌÌI(o _ VERB 20
NGEITHI - GF.EETINGS 25
GÏTÏo _ CoURTESY zo
GÚTARÍRIA - ADJECTIVE 26
POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES 27
GÜTARA _ COTJNTING 27
MÜTHENYA_DAY 28
MWENA-DIRECTION 28
IHINDA-SEASON 28
MÜIGUÍRE _ SENSE 28
MÜCAMO_TASTE 28
ADVERB 29
CONJI]NCTION 29
PREPOSITION 29
KAGÚTHÚKO - INTEzuECTION 29
PI.JNCTUATION 29
PREFIX 29
SUFFIX 29

REVERSED TRANSLATION: ENGLISH TO GÍGÏKÚYÚ WORDS.

30
NOITN. KÏNDÚ 30
AGE GROUP_ RIIKA
ANIMAL.NYAMÜ 32
BIRD-NYONI
TREES- MiTÏ 33
BODY PARTS. CIÏGA
BODY WASTE 34
BUILDING.MWAKO
CLOTHING - NGUO
CHURCH-KANITHA 35
COLOUR-MARANGI Jf
CASE. CIIRA 35
BEHAVIOUR - MÜTUGO JO

DEATH-GÌKUÜ JO

FOOD - IRIO 36
ÍIEAVENLY BODIES 37
FEATURESIN THE SKY
HOUSEHOLD _ INDO CIA NY|IMBA
NJOHI _ LIQUOR 37
LANGUAGE - RWARIO 38
METAL - CUMA 38
GARDEN_MÜGÜNDA 38
MONEY-MBECA 38
RELATIONS- NDÌRA 38
READING - GÏTHOMO 38
SPIRITUAL - KÏÏROHO
SICKNESS. NDWARI 39
PHYSICALFEATURES 39
TITLE - NDEBE 39
TOOL - MÜRO 40
VEHICLE - NGAARI 40
UTENSILS _ INDO CIA KÚRÏÌRÂ 40
WAR-MBAARA 40
WEATHER - FJERA 4l
WORKING - WÏRA 4l
WEDDING - ÚHIKI 4l
GAMES. MATHAKO 4l
PRONOUNS 4l
VERB - GÌÏKO 47
GREETINGS. NGEITHI 48
COURTESY. GÌTIO 48
ADJECTIVE. GÜTARIRIA 48
POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES 49
COTJNTING. GÜTARA 50
DAY - MÜTHENYA 50
DIRECTION-MWENA )u
SEASON- IHINDA 50
SENSE. MÜIGUÌRE 50
TASTE- MÜCAMO 50
ADVERB )l
CONJUNCTION )l
PREPOSITION 5l
INTERIECTION - KAGÚTHÜKO )l
Punctuation 5l
Prefix 5l
Suffix 52
 GIgIkãtã Wods and lheb English Translations

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All the GÌgftüyü words have been given the equivalent English translation,
giving some of them, the different word forms.

Some people may also benefit by learning unknown English words from
the Gïgìkúyü words. Some words have been modified from one part of
speechto another depending on usage of the word, to give the reader a
broader view ofthe word's meaning.

To differentiate the different forms of words, v. is used for verb, adj. for
adjective,n. for nouns,p/. for plural.

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Cigftüyü languageis unique fiom the other Bantu languagesin that, ú€re
are tÌvo unique vowels, namely;'ï' pronouncedas in letter 'a', and ú
pronounced as in letter 'o'. A personwho hasleamtthe languagewill be
identified,by how he or shetreatstÌìesetwo voweÌs.

'b' hasan 'f sound,andúere is no 'f, and 'v' in the GÌgìtüyüalphabet.

'c' hasan 's' sound,and 's', 'sh-', and 'ch' are not in the language.'b -
sound',like in theword 'book', comesfiom the combination of 'mb-'.

usorsÌ.tmD(
UseofsuÍfix'-nga', and'-ga' - asks oneto go further,
while '-ga', asksoneto be goingfirst.

'I]*ì:YPY . r. ìr '.

NÌnda-pasttensee.g.Nindathiire
NÌndira-presenttensee.g.NÌndïrathrÌ
Nïnga-futuretense.e.g.Ningathii

slqif$lÍCúlS crÌRÍ,
Learnthe words,andthenpractiseconstructing
sentence
in speech.
The structureis; Subject- Verb Object

WoÌds have been categorizedfor easeof identification, and not so much by

parts of speechclassification
 GUIkA!f, Vo s and lheir Eiglíth tuanslaÍions

Bata Purpose. Mabata, Kahindâ Chance

pl. Kayil Echo
Biringi Whistle KÍaga Chickenhouse
Búrüri Country.MabürüÍi, Klanâ Noose
pl. Kiano \pitchdoctor's
Coro trumpet containerfor
Giathi Feast concoctlon
GÍko Act Klarâ Rubbishheap.
Githimâ Well.Ìthima,pl Ciara,pl
Githitú Charm KÍeha Sorrow
Gitina at theroots KÍglYâtio Excuse.Wìgwatie-
Güoyâ Fear.Kïguoya- Getanexcuse.
cowiìtd Kihumo Origin/source
Hinya Strength. Kinanda Recordplayer
Igai iúeritance Kindú Thing(object).
Igongona Ritual/ Ceremony. lndo,pl
Magongona, p/. King'ang'a Publicplace.
lgoto Bananawrapping lng'ang'a,pl
Ihengere Sheetplate/ notice King'aratuâMarketcentre
board King'ora Alarm.Ing'ora,p/.
Ihiga Stone.Mahiga,pl KionerêÌia Example
Ihinda Period KlrÍrâ Generaltalk. Idra,
Ihü Pregnancy. Mahu, pl.
pl. Kiriti Un exploitedforest
Pit / Hole.Marima, KÍyo Active in work
pl. Konâ Comer
Itara A perchfor Kwaga Lack
firewoodin a Ma Truú
kitchen MaaÌ Water
Ithaga Omament Magegâniâ Mystery
Ithatha Pieceofvolcanic Maheni Lies
rock for washing ManagÍ fancy
feet Maria Poolof water
Ithendú MarÍâ Letter
Cia ngú Lops Marundurundu Not cleár
ItherÍi Word play, jest, Mâthangania Uncertain
joke Mbu Wail
 Glglklyt lyods and rhei, English Tn$ldiont

Mbügi Bell Mwanya Hole

Mbúgü Witch doctors Mwatú Beehive
divination stones Mweke Chanceto do
Meciria thought something
Merirlris Desire Mwlhoko Hope
Mlhehú Whisper Ndâci Dance
Mlhúmú Breath NdâI Riddle
Mlnyamaro Tribulations NdeÍeti Chat.Tereta,v.
Mlrúri Rays Ndeto Discussion
Mübira Rubberstap / ball Nditi challenge
Mücene Slander Ndogo Smoke
Múcil Home NdoÍo Mud
MücingÍl Aroma /good smell Ndundu Secretagreement
(ofmeat) Ndungata Servant
Mflgambo Sound.Mïgambo, Ndúnyú Market
pl. Ng'ârâgu Hmger
Múgogo Log of a tree Nga Strapsfrom skins
Mügwate Captive/ Prisoner. Ngengere bell
I,tfrgw?úe,pl. Ngero Bad luck/ assault
Múh0hÍ Un invited talk Ngombo Slave
MúharaU Trough Ngurunga Cave
Múhiâno Likeness Ngwâtio GÌoup activity
MÍlhlÌfgr Clan. Mihirïga, p/. (merry-go-round)
Mühu Ash Njeme Appetite
Mühuhu Rumour.Ìtfihuhu, Njenga CoaÌse
pl. Njingiri Jingles
Múndú Man.Andü,p/. Njlra Way
Múnglld Mob RiêÌâ AiÌ
Munju silt depositsin Riiko hearth
water Riri Glory / radiance
MÍnyaka Luck.Ìvfinyaka,pl /brilliant
Múrata FÍiend. Arat4 p/. RÍtwa Name
Mütego TÍap Rügano Siory
Müthiâ End. Mithia, p/. Rüiuki Crumbs/rubbish
Mútino Accident.Mïtino, RÍlkúngú Dust
pl. Rúrlrl Tribe
MútitÍl Forest Rúruka Race.Ndúa,p/.
Muuma Oath Rúúâ Hide/ skins.Njüa,
Mwâgo ftn pl.
Mwaki Fire. Mïaki, pi. Rwario Discussion.Mïario.
Mwanya PI.
Mwanya Groupof items Thahu unclean/ taboo
 GE kllyl Worb dnd lheir English Tranttúiorrs

Thandi Sparks Nyaldnyua'rVomenwhose

Thenema Movie childrenhavebeen
Thi World / ground circumcised
Thimo Proverb Biika Age mates/ group
Thïnâ Poverty.Mathína, Ukúrú Age.Mükürü.,{d.
pl.
Thiri S€cret
Thongori blowing hom Giïko Cobra(snake)
Thumu Poison GÍtoore Hyrax. Itoore,p/.
TilhÍ Nothing Guoya Wool
úgemu Beauty.Gemia,v. - Hârika Malegoat
makebeautiful, Hiti Hyena
úninga Hypocrisy Huko Mole
Uhoro News / Report. Ikorogoca Eggshell.
Mohoro,p/. Makorogoca,p/.
úkengi BrightrÌess ItâÍâÌa Python
Úndú Thing (event). Itumbl Egg. MatumbÌ,p/.
MaÍindü,pl Kang'auÍü Scorpion.
úremi Disobedience TüngaurÍi,p/.
Úrirü GÍeatthing Kânyau Cat. Tünyau,p/.
Úrirü MisfoÌtune KanyÍtú Cheetú
útheri Light KÍgunyü Worm / Larva.
útugi kindness Igunyü,pl
Witikio Belief KÍgurumüki
Wonania Demonshation Rednecklizmd.
Woni Opinion.Maúoni, Igurumüki,pl
pl. Kiugü Pen(animal
ìVooni ProspeÍity enclosure). Ciugü,
pl.
KÍüngüyú Fish.CiÍingüyú,p/.
Kaana KÍúÌa Frog. Ciiira,pl -
Kahli Smallboy Kori Lamb.Tüüri,p/.
KairÍtu Smallgirl Mahiú Domesticanimals
Kamwâna Boy Mbarâthi Horse
Kang'ei Womenwhose Mbogo buffalo
childrenhavenot Mbla Rat
beenciÌcumcised Mbúca Weevil
Múthuri Married / old man. Mbúkü Hare/ rabbit
Athuri, p/. MbúmbúÍ Spider
Mútumia 'ffoman. Atumia,p/. Mbúri Goât
Mwanake Young man.Anake, Múgomâ Femalegoat.
pl. Ìvílgoma,v.
 Glgtlúyí fitordt awl lheir Engliôh Translolions

Múnyongoro Earthworms. Nyoka Snake

Mïnyongoro,v Nyümbü Mule
MúÌúthi Lion. Ìlfnüthi, pi. Rwagf Mosquito
Thaha Scenttrail
Müthúa White ants. Thamaki Fish
Mwati Femalesheep. Thenge He goat
lvÍatl, pl. Thigiriri Ants
Ndaa Louse Thiya Antelope
Ndangúrú Stomachworms Thuraku Safariants
Ndigiri Doúey Thuyâ Fleas
Nding'oing'o Beetle Thwariga Deer
Ndirahúgl Domesticdove Úme Aphids
Nduba Bear
Ndüiga Giraffe
Ndume Bull Húngú Hawk
NdúÌúme He sheep Ithâgu Wings.Mathagu,p/.
Ndutu Jigger Mbâta
Ng'ombe Cow klengei Ducks
Ng'ondu Sheep Mbâtâ
NgâmÍra Camel múcinga Turkey
Ngâarâ Mouse Múthece Beak
Ngari Ant eater MÌr,eÍâ Hen
NgrrÍ Leopard Nderi Vulture
Ngâtia Lion Ndundu Owl
Ngee Lice eggs NdutuÌa Dove
Ngi Housefly Nganga Guineafowl
Ngigi Locusts NgÍkú Chicken
NgÍma Monkey NgÌvare Partridge
NgÍrÍ Warthog Njogoo Cock
Ngui Dog Nyoni Bird
Ngúkúma Tick Ruoys Feather.Maguoya,
Ngúngüni Bedbug pl.
Nguru Tortoise
NgÍÌú€ Pig
Nguyo Columbusmonkey Hwâng'â Branch
Nguya Flying White ants IhÍndu Wild bananas
Njagathi Liz,,Íd Ikorobia Avocado
NjagÍ Zebm Kaiabâ Kei apple
Njâú Calf Ihúa Flower.Mahüa,p/.
Njogu Elephant Mareru Lichens
Njúkï Bees Mbüi FloweÍ
Nügü Baboon Miigua Thoms
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 GIgIhúyú lyods and theb Errglbh Trunsla,ions

MflìÍndú Palrns Mbul Greyhairs

MúbaÍ Blue gum Mbutu Eyelashes
Mücinda Pinus Mlikiha Vein. Ìvfrkiha,p/.
Mükarakaba Cypress Mütari Backof leg
Múldma Grevillea Müthirimo Frontof leg
MÍkindúri Croton MwÍri Body
Múri Root. Miri, p/. Ndâ Stomach
Mútarakwa Cedar Nderu Beard
MütT Tree.Mïti p/. Ndira Heel
Nyeki Grass Ng'ong'o Back
Rúhonge Branch.Honge,p/. Ngingo Neck
Thabai Nettle Ngoro Heart
Njegeke Aim pit
Nj uirl Hair
Gïcokã Biceps.Icoka,pl Nyondo Teat/ Breasts
Glkere Thigh. Ikere,p/. Ritho Eye. Maitho,pl
GÍthÍri Chest RúhI Palmofthe hand.
Guoko Hand IIfr, pl.
Gútü Ear. Matü,p/. RúrimÍ Tongue.Ntnip/.
Igego Tooth, Magego,pl Rüthiâ Cheek.Thi4p/.
Igoti Backof neck Rwara Fingernail.
IhindÍ Bone.Mahïndï, p/. Ndwara,p/.
Ikai Cheek.Makai,p/. Rwâriúngú Pancreas
Ikinya Feet.Makinya,pi. ThÍlng'wa Aúle
Ini Liver. Mani,p/.
Iru Knee.Maru,p/.
Kaara Finger.Ciarakana Mahira Pus
twar4 pl. Mâi Stool(waste)
Kaara Mâithori Tears
l.a múira Small finger Mâta Saliv
Kânuâ Mouth. Tünu4 p/. Mâth|rgumoUrine

Karakara Backofthe mouth

Kiande Shoulder.Ciande, Cukuru School
pl. Ibati IÍon sheet.Mabati,
KlreÍu Chin. Ireru,pi. pl.
Kiromo Lip. Iromo,p/. IkúmbÍ Granary.Makümbi
KügürÍl Leg. Magirit, pl. pl.
Mahu Stomach(inside) Kihingo Gate.Ihingo,p/.
Makano Shoulderbone Mbaú Timber
MaÌâ Intestines Mbito Droppers
Mbarr Ribs
 Gtglkãyú Vords and lheb English Translalionr

Múcumâfi Buildingnail. Mügâthi Necklace.ÌWgaúï,

Mïcumarï,p/. pl.
Múgiki Banier. Migfti, p/. Mühuko Pocket.Mìhuko,p/.
MúhíÍÍgo Partitioning\ryall
MüÌango Door.Mïrango,p/. Mür€ng€ti Blanket.MÍrengeti,
Mítthingi Foundation pl.
Mwa'ki Builder.Aa'ki, p/. Mìvendiâ
Ndirica Window njüa Overcoat
Ngathl Ladder Ngúbiâ Caplhat
RiigÍ Door Nguo Clothes
Rúirigo Fence Runo Hem
Rúthingo Wall.Thingo,p/. Rürigi Thread.Ndigi,p/.
RÌr,embea Houseeaves Taritari Slippers
Thrgingï Wire Thogithi Socks
ThingiÌa Hut Thuruâri PairofshoÍs
Thitimâ Elechicity Uthi Sewingthread
Thome ComDoundentrance

Atheru Saints
B€thiti Vest GrcurjÍ gÍa
Cati ShiÌt ikúmi Tithe
Cindano Needle Hera Repent.
Cuka Sheetofcloth. Ihoyâ Prayer.Múoya, p/.
Macúa, p/. Kânithâ Church
GÍtambaya Pieceofcloth. Kanjü Robe
Itarírbaya,pl. Kioneki Vision.Cioneki,p/.
Igooti Coat.Magooti,p/. KlÍlkânÍro AgÌeement/ Bible.
Irinda Skirt Irìkaniro,p/.
Ktbungo Button. Ibungo,p/. KírÍra Catechism
Kúbatithio Baptism.Batithia,v.
KÍraka Patch.Iraka,p/. Kúngiiiyâ Praise
Kiratú Shoe.IÍatii, p/. Kwambwo CruciÍied.Amba,v.
KÍrembâ Turban.Irenba, p/. Mehia Wrong doing/ sin
Kiiima Bead(necklace). Mühianano Idol / sculpture.
Ciíma, pl. Mìhianano,p/.
Kobokobo Gumboots Múhothi Offering.Mìhothi,
Mbâmba Cotton pl.
Mondo pocket/bag Mühunjia Preacher.Ahunjia,
MÍibuto Pair of long trouser. pl.
Mìbuto,p/. Mútharaba Cross
Múcibi Belt. Mìcibi,p/. Rwimbo Song.Nyïmbo,p/.
Tha Mercy / pity
t2
 GIgfhúyfr lYo s and lheh Ehglkh Tnnslations

Thathaiya Worship
Thayú Peace Gúlondoira Stammer
ThümbÍ Crown Gwitigira Fear
Úira Testimony Klguoya Coward.Iguoya,pl
Uthamaki Kingdom/
leadership. Kúmaka Fright
Athamaki,z. - Marâkara Anger
kings. Mücoker€ru Stubborn
útharia Adultery Miihâhi Rumour
úthingu Righteousness / MÍlhoreri Humble
virtue.Thinga,v. - Múkigu Foolish
be righteous. Mútana Generous.Atana,
Wihoke Trust adj.
Witftio Fait Miitugo Behaviour.Mïtugo,
pl.
Ngânjâ .Doubt
Brown Nguthi Conceited
Itune Red Nyarara Contempt
MÍirú Black Thoni shy
Mútheúku Grey/Lightcoloured Thuti Lust
Mwerú White úiru Jealousy
Rangi ìyâ
Bur[ru Blue
Rangi rya Gükuirwo BeÌeaved
Ngoikoni Yellow Ithândúkú Coffin
Rangi wa nyeki Green Kâburi Cemetery
Rangi Colour KÌimbâ Copse.Ciimba,p/.
Macakâyâ Moum
Mathiko FuneÌal
Ciira MbÍrirâ Grave
Gitúmi reason.Itümi,p/. Mwana wa
Igooti Court ndigwa Orphan
Ihaki Bribe.Múaki, pl Mütumia
Kiama Committee.Ciama, rva ndigÌïâ Widow
pl.

Kihoto Fact.Ihooto,p/. Bithari

Múira Witness Cabâci
Mútui ciira Judse (ngândo) Pancakes
Wakiri Advocate. Conda Soda
Mawakíri., pl . Cukari Sugar
Cumbr- Salt
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 Glgtkú!ü lfo s and theiì English Trarrslaliont

GÏkwa Yams.Ikw4 p/. Múhinyu Fine(floor)

GÍthana First cow'smilk Múkimo Mashedpotatoes /
GÍtheri Foodmadefrom girheri
maize/ beans Mútu Floor. Mïtu, p/.
GÍtoeÍo Ste\ry Mwere Millet
GÍtüngúrú Onion. ItüngüÍü,p/. Ndare Berries
Ndawaya
GükaÌanga Mix cooking küimbiâ Baking powder/
ingredients yeast
Gútheriika Boiling Ndia Party
Icungwa Orange.Macungwa, Ndúüma AÍrow roots
pl. Ngando Pancake(chapati)
Igâta Sodiumcarbonate Ngâno lvheat
Ikoro Peeling(noun). Ngara Roasteddry maize
Makoro,p/. Ngima Stiff ponidge
Irenge Puàpkin.Marenge, Ngvaci Sweetpotatoes
pl. Njenga Broken maize
Iria Milk grains
Irigú .. Banna.Marigü,p/. Nj[gü Peas
Irio Food.Tüirio, n. - Nyama Meat
small arnountof Nyeni Vegetables
food Riâ Eat
Itega PaÍty.Matega,p/. RÍgu Packedlunch
Ikorobia Avocado. Thia (Mütu)Mill (floor)
Matomoko,p/. ThiagÍ Butter
Itunda Fruit. Matunda,p/. Thubu Soup/ Broth
Kanda Klead (flour) Thúgúna Strip(meatfrom
Keki Cake bone)
Ktgwa Sugarcane únm Honey
KIÌimú Cream Úcrrn Ponidge
KÍrugü Groupmeateating Waru Potatoes
Maguta Cooking fat
Makara Charcoal
Mâk€rüro Dregs
Njata Star
Mbembe lN{.aizÊ Riúâ Sun
Mboco Beans Matu-inÍ Sky
MÍcâkwe Empty maizecomb.
Mïcakwe,p/.
Múcere Rice Gúthererüka Dawn
Mügrte Bread.Mïgate, p/. Mâtu-inï Sky
Múhra Sorghum Makenga
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 Gígthú!ú Wodt andíhe Engtish Trorrslattont

arlithi Suns€thorizon Njüng'wa Traditionalstool

lights Riiko Hearthor kitchen
Riii0 Güthúa Sunset Ruthanju Rod / Stick
Riüa Kúratha Sunrise Tawa Lamp.Matawa,
Ruoro Thebu Drawer/ safe
rügÍtema Sunrise Thegi Store
horizon lights Toci Torch
Úrtrt Bed

Ngirobu Bulb (lighting) K:ÌÍo Drank(withbeer).

Cabi Key MürÍu,n. -
Gïcicio Mirror / window Drankard
pane.Icicio,p/. Ndibei lVine
GÍtandâ Bed. Marïri p/. Njohi Beer/ liquor
GTtI Chair. Iti, p/.
Ikünia Gunny bags.
Makünia,p/. GÍgÍküyú Kikuyu language
Ithandúkü Box.MathandükÍi. GÍ{lkabi Maasailanguage
pl. KÍlhïndÍ Âsian language
Purse.Ibeti,p/. Rüthiomi Language
Kibiriti Matchbox
KlhingúroKey
Klondo Basket.Ciondo,p/. Betha Silver
Mbaü timber Cuma Iron / metal
Metha Table Rüthuku Copper
MúberethiPipe.Mìberethi,pi. Thahabu Gold
Múgamba B€d straps.
Mïgamb4 p/.
MúkinyÍ Tooth brush. Gílíngl Post.Ikïngi p/.
Mìkinyi p/. Hiïra Bumt fields
Múkwa StÍap.Mìkwa, pi. Igflda Soil clods
Mükwânjü Walkingstick. Ihuti Leaf.Múuti, pi.
Mïkwanjü,p/. Kimira kÍa
MÍnyoore Polyhene.MÌnyore, mbembe MaizeComb
pl. formation
Ndigi Ropes Kiura Undergrowth
Ndiroo Cupboard suppressed
Nganângú Basket'searfor KúÌa Grow
straP Kuumia High yielding
Ngü Firewood Maciaro Yield
NjrbÍ Thin firewood Merâ Germinate
 GtgtkúfA Vords and rheir Englhh Tnnsldio,ts

MúgÍindâ Garden.Ìvfigiind4 nyina Brother.AÌiü a

nyína"pl.
Mwaú Daughter.Aarï,p/.
pl. Mwarï wa
Mútaro Ditch / trench. nyina SisteÍ.Aarï a nyina,
Nfrt:ro, pl. pl.
Múthanga Sand Nyina MoúeÌ to
MwÍthuka Maizeflowering RúÌira Related
Nyeki Grass Tata Untie
Ria Weeds Wa Maitú Sibling
Rútere Gardenedge
Thumu Manure
Glthüngli English
Ibuku Book. Mabúu, pi.
Karamu Pen.Türamu,p/.
Heera Cents Kâramu
Klglna Saving/ treasure. ka mata Pencil.TiiÌamu twa
lgirLa,pl. mai4 pl.
Mbeca Money Karamu
Komba GetCredit ka Ìangi Fountainpen.
RIhâ Pay Türamutwa rangi,
ThiirI wene Credit pl.
Thiirl Kâratâthi PapeÍ.Tümtathi,p/.
wâkwa Debt Klilria Question.Ciüria,p/.
ThogoÍa Price/ cost Maitâ Multiply.Riit4
Útonga Riches singular.
Mâthabu Arithmetic's.
Ithabu,singular.
Athoni In-laws Mbica Picture
Babâ Faúer MÍcoro Paintings
CúcÍ Grandmother Mühari Line
Guka Grandfather MúkÍgu Foolish
Ithe FaúeÌ to Mürutani Teacher
Maitú Mother Múúgi Clever
Mama Uncle Ndemwa Letter/ number
Múciari Parent.Aciari,p/. Raini Line
Müihúa Cousin Thoma Read
MüiÌTtu Lady.Airïtu,p/. Wirute Leam
MüiÌu Wives of brothers
Milka Wife
Múriú Son.Ariü,p/.
Mürú wa
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 Gtgtkú!ú Wo s and theb Engllsh ha8ldons

Kwa Ngurumo lnwlands

Ngoma Hell RÍï River
Jehrnâmu Hell RwaÍo Rock face
MúÌaika Angel.Araika,p/. Werú Plains(fields)
Ndâimono Demon
Ngai God
Ngoma Devil Athii Travellers
Roho Spirit Aâthi Hunters
Shaitani Satan Arlithi Shepherds
Gitonga Rich man
KabuuÍú Boer(EuropeaÍr)
Caya Croan KÍrimú Fool. Irimü, p/.
Gúthua Limp Múcabi Publisher
Kimirâ Nosemucus Múgo Medicineman.Âgo,
KÍrondâ Wound pl.
KÍronda MühÍndÍ Asian.Ahïndï,p/.
kla ndira Wound (cancerous) MühÍti Hunter.Ahlti,p/.
KúhaÌwo Diarrhoea Müici Thief. Aici, p/.
Kúhona Gethealed/ Ìvell Múirâ Wihess.Air4 p/.
Küimbâ Swell MúkaÌí Stinry.AkaÍï,p/.
Kúmirâ Blow the nose Múkora Thug:IWikor4pí.
KúÌwara Get sick Múnabii Prophet.Anabii, p/.
Matahiko Vomit Múnene Big man(leader).
Ndawa Drug / medicine Anene,p/.
Njereri Castin theeye MüÌathi Overseer.Amthi,p/.
Ruo Pain
Thibitarl Hospital Múrogi Witch.Arogi,pL
Thundo Pimple Müthüngü British
Thuria Release stomach Mútumumu Blind man
gases Mwâthani Mastsr
Mwathi Lord / master
Ndungrtâ Servant
Gathúngüri Ant hill NgÍa The pooÍ
Githima Spring Ngombo Slave
Hurürüka Cliff Njamba Courageousman.
Iria Lake
Kieni Plâins
KÍrlma Mountain/ Hill Cetho Chisel
Múkuru Valley Giciko gÍa
Ndia Deeppoolsofwater tiri Shovel/spade
in a river
Ndururumo Waterfall
 GEfrAyú ,yordt ond theb Englith Tn rslariol't

Gfthimi Measure Kiihúri Halfcalabashladle.

(something).Ithimi; Ciihüri, p/.
pl. KÍnandú Smallcalabashfor
Ithrnwa Axe. Mathanw[ p/. keepingoil
Hüma Fork hoe KÏnya Gourd.Iiny4p/.
fcembe Hoe/jembe. KirâÍ Basinfor washing.
Macembe,p/. lÍai, pl.
Kanyoi Razorblade. Kiuga Bowl (half calabash
Tünyoi,p/. )
Kibiti Sledgehammer. Mbaküri Bowl
Ibüi, p/. Mbúthú Gourdfor porridge
Müro Tool Múkebe Tin. Mikebe,p/.
Nyondo HammeÍ Ndigithü Largethin necked
Râtiri Scale clay pot for water
Rúenji Tool for shaving storage.
Thoo Saw Ndoo Bucket
Thururu Pick axe Ndua A largegourd
Tindo Wedge Nyüngü Potmadeofclay
RügÍo Flying pan.Ngïo,
pl.
Baithikiri Bicycle Thâni Plate
Kibikibi Motorcycle Thuburia Potmadeofmetal
Múbara /
Múgara Wheel
Múgithi Train. Ìvfigithi,p/. Haro Quanel
Ita Army
Ndege Aeroplane Itimü Spear.Matimü,p/.
Ngaari Vehicle Ktbindo Pocketknife.
Rigicú Cart Ibindo,pi.
Rori Lorry Mbaara War / fighting
BâÌâbara Road Múcinga Gun.Mïcinga,p/.
MilguÍ Anows. Mïguï,p/.
Múthigari Soldier.Thigari,p/.
Njibe Sharpsticks
Cuba Bottl€ Njorâ Scabbard
GÍciko Spoon.Iciko,p/. Njúgümâ Baton
Gikombe Cup. Ikombe,p/. Rithâthi Bull€t
GÍtaÌÍrü SÍaw Tray. Itarürü, Rúhiü Machete.Hiü,pi.
pl. Rúhiú rwa
Gftete Calabashfor milk njora Sword
KlbüyÍ Thermosflask Thiaka Quiver
Thü Enemy
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 Gígthú!ú words and their Englíth Translaliont

úcamba Courageous Úhiki Wedding/ Maniage

úta Bow

Giiiithâ Gamble
Gúcucua Rainshowers Ih€nya Athletics
Ime Dew KúhÍra
Irürumi Thunderrumbling. múbira Playfootball
Marurumi p/. Mbara Swinginga ring
Itu Cloud.Matu,p/. with hips
Mbââ Frost Ndtiúgo Jumps
Mbura ya Ngerwa Highjump frame
mbembe Hail stones MbirigüÌi Mablegame
Mbürâ Rain MbirÍri SpinneÌgame
MÍkúngâ
mbura Rainborv
Ngwâ Thunder Acio They
RÍera Air Amwe Some(People)
Rúheni Lightning.Heni,p/. Ciâo TheiÍs
Ruruma Rumble ciitil Ours
Thatu Mist Ici These
Imwe Some(Things)
Ìno This
Biacara Business Iriâ Those
Ibuti Task ÍrÍa which / That
Kürimia Casualjob Írikü What
Kwândikwo Employed Ithui Us
Mükawâ Hotel Iitii Our
Nduka Shop ivo It
ThúgúrÍ Goods Nii I
NiÍ Me
Othe All
Kúhika Be manied Ücio (S)He
Úria Whom
Kuuha Seduce úr Who
Kúúrânia Engagement We€ You
Mühikâniâ Bridegroom. Yaku Yours
Ahikania, p/. Yakwa Mine
Múhiki Bride. Ahiki, p/. Yâii Whose
Ngurario Dowryconclusion Yayo It',s
ceremony YorÍa His / Hers
Rúrâcio Dowry
 GlgrMyA Vofds ond lheb Engliih Ttunsíúions

Cemania Meet
Aga Lack Cera Split (small pieces)
AgÍrr Be good Cimba Dig. Cimbithi4 v. -
Akâ Build be helpedto dig.
Akia Make (fire) Cina Burn
Amba Crusifr Cindana Compete
Ambatâ Go up Coka Comeback
AmbÍíÌia Start Cokera Repeat
Amúklra Receive Cokerera Comebackto
Amúra SetAside CokeÌeri8 Collect
Andfta Write. Andìkïra"v. Cokia
- write to ... Ngatho Give thanks
AnÍrlra Shout Cokiâ
AnÍrÍria Seta bucketto Úhoro Reply
collect water Cokia Return
Àra ÚrÍrÍ Make bed Comorâ Pull out from
ArI Was Conora Embarrass
Arirlria Speakon behalfof Cora Draw
Cúacüa Walk fast
Athana Give orders Cuhüka Let go offa swing
Athll€ Obey Cuka Ngari Alight from vehicle
AthIÌIÌia Shorrydirection Cumftia Showbut do not
AtÍIra Split (large item) / gle
Divide CumÍkÍra Covet
Atüra Diüde Cüna Lap wiú tongus
Bâarâ Look CiithlrÍria See
BataÌio Need Cuukr mÍtÍ Vote
BÍra StiÍ Cuuka Slander/gossip
Blrlúkia Make to go round Cuuklra Suspect
Bucia Blink EheÌia Remove
Caba Print Enda Love / like. Wendo,
Cama Taste.Mïcamo,p/. n.
Canga Roam Endia Sell
CangrcangâRoamabout Enja Cut hair
CangâÍara Radiate Enja Die (hole)
Canilka Floweropening EtereÍa Wait
Canüka Getwise(a saúg) GacÍra Get settled
Canílra Comb (hair) Gaganyúra Pull apârt
Caria Find Gamba Sound
Ceera Visit Gana
Ceererwo Be visited rílgano Tell a story
Cema Walk stealthily Ganâ Praise
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 GtgÌ*úyí Wods aüd theb E tgltth Tronstí,tont

GaÌÍra Tum over Hakúra CastÍate

GrÌúrlrâ Change(action) Hrmbata Fondle/ StÍoke
Gaya Divide Handa Plant
Gâyana Share Hara Brush(verb)
Geithir Greet HsrÍria Prepare
G€rit Try He Give
Geths Harv€st Heânr
GÍa Have úhoro Givea speech
Giriâ Ref,se to do Heana Give
Gita Thatch/ roofing Hênia Cheat
Githina Spring/ well Hera Regret
GiUra Protect HeÌithiâ Punish
Gooca Praise IIla Bum,/getcooked
Gúa Fall Higüka Dislocation
Gúcanjamitka Excited Hiha Wring
GücenjaniaExchange Hihinya Pr€ss
Guciâ Pull Hft8 Hasten
Gükama Milking (cows) Hiks Be married
Gúkaya Scream HlmbÍriâ Hug or embrace
Gúk€nâ Happy Hingt Close
GÍkuâ Die Hingia Fulfil
Gúra Buy Illnglca Confuse
Gurumúka Wakeup Hingüra Open
GÍitembúra Tear HÍta Hunt / Resist
Güthâ Hit Hitha Hide
GütiÌika Leavealonea Hiúha Hurry
couÍseof action Honia Heal
Gütügúga Stumble Honokia Save
Giltukâ Get dark Horeriâ Console
Gútúma To makean event Horia Extinguish(fire)
happen Hotr Able
GÍtungâto Serve Hotrna Win
Gwâtâ Hold Hotithi. Enable
Grvatha Command Hotrvo Defeated
Grv€thera To seeksomeúing Hoya Pray
for someon€ Huhâ
Gwlcokiâ Depressed biringi Whistle
Gwlthirima Smear(elly) Huha
GwÍtwo Called mÍrúÍi rrvhistling
Haana Alike Huha Blow
Hâica Climb Huha Winnow (cereals)
Hâkã Paint/ rub (oil) Huhia Br€ath
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 CIgt útú Wo s and theb E tglbh Trowlúions

Huhlra Put pressure Ítfldâ úhoÌo Acceptwhat told

Huhúkia Removepressure Íttia Believe
Humba Dress Ítlklra Accept
Húndüka Go back Ít-rxr-rria Allow
Hunjia Preaah Iya Steal
HilÌan| FiCht Iyïra ComeFor
Hurúka Rest Iyúkia Acceptor receivea
HuÍüka Rest person
HüthÍrÍria Procrastinate Iyúriâ Fill
Hutia Touch Kâana Deny/ Dispute
Húúra hÍ Claphands KâiÍâ Cry to
HúúÌâ Beat Kârâria Disagree
Iga Keep Ke Take
Igania Enough Kenia Make happy
IganÍrâ Get settled/ Kindiria Get settled
satisfied Kinya End ofjoumey
Igua Listen Kinyâ Arrive
Igurns Agree Kinya Stepon
Iguithania Reconcile Kinyia Takeit to the end
Iguithia Provokefeelings Kinyiriria Stepon andhold
Ítria Sin Kira Quiet
Ítrio Put to evil or injure KirlrlÌia Persevere
Íka Do Koma Sleep
Ikrra ThÍ Sit down Komera Sleepon
Ikara Stay Kora Find someonedoing
Ikia Throw something
Íklra Nguo Put on clothes Küga Bark (dog)
Ikürúka Go down Kúgerâ Assess
Inâ Sing Kúgera PassthÌough
Inâina Tremble KÍgetha Harvest/ R€ap
Inamia Putupsidedown KuhÍrlria Comenear
InamÍíÌa Benddown Kümena Hate/ dislike
Ingata Chaseaway Kümiira Crush
InÍliÍrÍria Pour all Kúng'ong'ora Grumble
Inúka Go home Kunlka Cover(pot)
InÍlkia Take home KÍinja Fold
Ira Tell KÍnüha Spoilmaliciously
ïta call Kunya Pinch
Itâ Pour/ Kuora Brand (with hot
Ita Strangle iron)
ÍtÍka mbu Respondto a cry of KuoÌereÍâ Keepaddingonto
help Kürârâma Roar
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 Glgfttfã Vords and the Englith Transldlo8

KüÌÍo Be eaten Ng'€â- Cut throat

KÍrlra Cry Ng'oÌota SnoÍe
Kúriüka Rise fiom dead Ngemi Ululate/woman
KÍiÌooka Go early Íills
Kürua Be circumcised MIs
Kurumana Fall or colapse Nina Finish
Kuua Carry Njohera Forgive
Kuuma Go out.Uuma.v.- Noora Sharpen
umia, v. take out. Nyamaria Make bantcupt
KÍlúma Scold/ reprimand Nyihia Reduce
Kuumia Praise Nyinyira Cry silently
Kuunga Bendasifto hide Nyira Distaste
Küllrâ Redeem Nyita Hold
KÍüra Redeem Nyitia Tighten
KüúÌania Exchange Nyitithania Sewtogether
Küyâ rwÍmbo Lead a song Nyitúrâ Loosen
Kwagarara Passover Nyua Drink
someone/thing Ohr Tie
Kwigerera OverconÍident Ohera Forgive
Kwigit! Defence Ohora Untie
Kwlnyogonda Wriggle Ona See
Maathâ Reap/search for Onania Show
Makia Frighten Onga Suck
MamÍÌIria Stayidle Ongerera Add
Matia Make thick or Ongithir Breastfeed
exaggerate Oya Lift / pick
Mbu Cry for help / Oya Take
scream RacúÌia Openeyeswide.
MbugÍÌIrio Cheering Rakâre Get angry
M€nâ Hâte RâÌ. Spenda night
Menya Know Raria look downupon
Menyerera Be cautious/ take Rathima Bless
care Rega Abstain
Meria Swallow Regâ Refuse
Monyora Removeskin by fue Rehe Bring
Rekera Forgive
Muohe Tie him. Oha,v. Rekia Release
NdiúI Do Íiot know Remwo Unabl€
NdiúÍ Do not kno\ry Riganlrwo Forget
Ndwara Takeme to RigicÍria Surround
Negena Chastise.Negenia, Riha Pay
Rlithia Look after animals
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 Gqthí!ú Vords t rd the* E',glìsh ?]'dnsl4diorrs

Rikr Go into a hole Taúra Interpret

Rlkanlra Makeagreement Te Throw away
Rlkir Complete Teithia Help
RÍda Finish Teng'era Run
RÍma Hoeing (weeding) Tereta Talk
Rinda Burry (in water) Thââka Play
Ringa Klama Do a miracle Thaitha Plead
Ringa ÌüüÍ Crossa river Thaiurâ Give help
Ringa Hit Thâmakr Giveorders
Ringanir Make same Thambia Waú
Ringaringa Knock Thandilra Shell(maize)
RingftÍÌia Persuade Thang'ata FeelSelfconfident
RÍra Cry Tharia Rub
Ririkana Remember Thathaúra Expound/ loosen
Roks Arrive in the Thâthaya Caress
morning Theb€a Gasesfrom a
Roora Inspect bloatedstomach
Roota Corrode Th€ca Pierce
RoÌt Look Theka Laugh
Rota Dream.KïÌoto, n. Thêngâ Moveaway
Rüa FiCht ThengereraiComecloser(To
Rugr Cook God)
Rüga Jump Thengia Remove
Rúgama Stand Theria Clean
Rumr Insult / cuÍse Therüka Boil
Rumir Hit hard Thethükâ Get impatient
Rümia Tightên Thiga Hurry, thïgo,t,
Rümlrlra Follow Thigtria Sbrug/ dance
Rúndana wrestle.Nündano, ThfgIÍÍria Attempt
n, ThiI GO
Rünga StÍâighten Thiiga Peeloff
RÍÌúngana Gather Thika Cover(hole) with
Rutr Pull out soil.
Rutr Teach Thimâ Measure
Ruta Reduce/ minus Thinga Makemudwall
TâaÌa Advise / give Thinia Disturb or make
counsel poor
Taha Loot Thfnja slaughter
Tanuka Chew Thitúrâ Threaten/ surprise
Tara Count Thiürúrüka Go round
Tarlria Explain Thoitha Match
Taúkr Understand Thoma Read
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 Glgtkaya vo s aid lheh Engtüh Trodslotiont

Thondêkâ Make Twâra Take

Thúâ ScÍatch Twara Takesomethingto
ThÍgÍlnâ Sfip meatfrom someplâce
bonewith mouth. T\YaÌana Go with
ThÍingüÌúÍa Rake(trash) Uga Say
Thürâ Dislike Uganlra Bid bye
Thuthuria Investigate Úgita Provoke
Thuurâ Choose üka come
ïÍa Respect Ümra Wakeup
Tiga Do not Úma tha Giveup
Tiga Leave Uma Comeout
Tiganlra Handover úma Dry
Tigantria Neglect Umâgars Sholl
Tigaria Keepsome Úmba Create
Tigithrnia Searate Umbúrâ Confess
Tinda Stayrvaiting Úmlíria Persevere
Tinia Cut Una Break
Tirâ tnok up Úngtona Ifyou see
TiÍIÍIrâ Hold upright Úra Run awayor flee
Tirúka Slip Úraga Kill
Toboka Go into (pond) Úria Ask
Tongoriâ Lead Uria Make it rain
Tonya EnteÍ Úrïra Run awayfrom
Toria Win Úrüra Wander
Tüa ciira Makejudgement Úrúria Showaround
Tua Pluck rüïcirie Think
Tua Spill out ofmouth Wihande Standalert
Tuâ Make Wïheane Volunteer
Túgúta Slash Whithe Hide
Tuikâ Be Wlhok€ Trust
Tuirâ Judge Wthúge Watch
TuïÍiâ Seek Wïrire Regret
Túma Makeit happen WïrirÍrie Desire
Tuma Sew Wïtigir€ Fear
Túngana Meet
Tungata Serve
Tunyâ Takeaway from Kwerúo âtÍa How is it
Tursma Sit with legsapaxt Úhoro Halo!
Turia Wa Kia awa Greetingsfor
(maru) Kreel down mento men
TuÌumâ Sip
Tüirâ Live
 GtgIktyt Yods and theï Englith Tianslotions

Wa KÍa maitü Greetingsfor Gúkirâ More úan

womento Gúkorokâ Greedy/glutton.
women Korokia. v.
Wa gla cücit Greetingsfor a Gükú Here
grandmotherto Gükundera Narrow
a niece Gúth€úkâ Fade
Waigua atir How areyou GrvlthithimúkryoShudder
Wanyua Greetings HâkuhÍ Near (distance)
Wï mwega Hingâ Hypocrite.Ühinga,
hwai-inl Good evening n.
WI Mw€gr Húna Get satisfied(food)
Ìúciinl Goodmorning Húts Hung'y. Hütia, v.
Hlltha Light (weight)
Igeca Notch
AUrïrï Please/ excuseme Irúngo Node/ Period
Ndekera Sorry/ forgive Kahora Slowly
NjÍtlklria Allow me Klnene Big thing
R€ke Let me / May I Klruru Shade/ Shadow
Ucü Sorry (pole - Klyo Active at work
swúili) Kúgúrükâ Mad
WItâgwo Kühanana Alike
âtla What is youÌ name Küma Dry
? Answer- Küna Absolute
Njïtagwo Njoroge. Kuonja Lame
Kúrika DeeD.Rikia- v.
KúúÌa
KwÏigu! Conscious
Acio Those@eople). Manene Big. Nenehia,v.
Icio, things. Manyaganyaga Patches
Angl Othen Mbere Front
Biü Maximum Mena Dislike
Bubu Dumb MÍtúK Fastin working
CererÍio LatÊ Müceke Thin. Cekehia-v.
Glcigo Part oÍ a piece Múcong'i Ugly.Njong'i, n.
Gicunji Piece/ poúion MúhÍnju Thin. Iünjia, v.
Giko Dirty Múhoreri Humble
GÍthâyo Lazy person Múico End
GÍthi Envy Múkinyïre Styleof walking
Gitingiá Half ftll Mükuhi Short.Kúìhia, v.
Goro Expensive Mükürú Old
GÍlcângarara Radiating Münini Young/ small.
Gükenga Shine.Kengia,y. Múno Much
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 Gígthã!ú Wodt and theb English Trantlúions

Münoru Fat.Noria,v. Tenderâ Slippery.Tenderia,

Münyuko Thin (animal)
MÍraihu Tall / long.Raihia, Tene Early.
v. Ningl Then
Mútânâ Generous
Múthaka Beautiful.Thakaria, Thera Clean.Theria,v.
v. Thina Pool
MÍitongu Rich Thira Get furished
Mútumba Secondhand Thoni Shy/timid
Mútungu Huge.Tunguhia,v. Túhú Useless
Müúru Bad gguo RiCht
Mwanya Different UhÍga Clever.Ühïgi4 v.
Mwega Good(man).Njega Wâgi Lack
(kïndü), adj. Wâkú? From where
Mwene Owner WâriI width
MrYÍthüa Itch wiki Alone
MwltÍo Pride
Narua Fast
Ng'âÌa Thirst.Ng'aria,v.
Ngânjâ Doubt Arïa Those
Ng€re Justenough Atïa What
Ngoci Bent/ crooked Cia Whose
Ngogâ Fame Ciâo Their
Ngotoko Pride citú Our
Nguhi Short GTKI This
Ngumo Fame Gwaku Your home
Nithiru Is finished Yake His / Her
Nja Outside Yaku Yours
Njacl Selfconceited Yâkrvâ My

Njamba Courageous
NjÍthi Raw Kibúgú Zero 0
Njúa Green(maize,peas, Ìmwe One I
beans) Igiri Two 2
Nyingi Many IthatÍ Three 3
Nyinyi Small Inya Fow 4
Nyororoka Slimy.Nyorokia,v. Ithano Five 5
Raihiriria Far IthathatÍi Six 6
Riita Much Múgwanja Seven 7
: Rúngara Straight.Rüngaria, Inyanyâ EiCht 8
v. Kenda Nine 9
Ikúmi Ten l0
 Glgtkryã ,llords ond thetuEnglìsh Trsnstaliorrs

Ikümi na Míaraho Aftemoon

imwe Eleven 1l Múthenya Day/ dafime.
Ikúmi na Mïthenya,n.
iCirí Twelve 12 Ndagfta Minutes
Ikümi nâ Ndumâ DaÍkness
Ithatú Thirteen 13 Rúciini Moming
Ikilmi na Thâa O'clock
inyâ Fourteen 14 Thikú Days
Ikúmi nâ Útheri LiCht
ithâno Fifteen 15 útutru Night
Ikúmi na GúkÍa Daybreak
ithâthatú Sixteen 16
Ikúmi na
mügrYanja Seventeenl7 Irâthiro East
Ikiimi na Itherero South
inyânya Eighteen l8 IthüÍro West
Ikümi nâ RügilÌtl North
Kendâ Ninet€en 19
MÍÌongo lri Twenty 20
MiÌongo Gathano Cold season
itatú Thirty 30 Heho Cold
Mirongo Kïmera Season
ina Forty 40 Mb[râ yâ
Mlrongo müringo Rain season
ïtâno Fifty 50 Mwaka Year
MTrongo Mweri Month
itandâtü Sixty
Mr-rongo
Kúrara Lukewarm
mügwanja Seventy 70
Múhehu Cold
MÍihiÍl Hot / sharp
Mimngo
behaviour
lnana Eighty 80
Múnungo Smell
Mirongo
Rugari Warmú
kenda Ninety 90
üign Moist
Igana Hundred100
Magânâ
meri Two hundred 200 Kúgâgâtâ Sour
Ngiri Thousand 1000 Mücâmo Taste
Múrio Sweet
Urürú BitteÍ
Ithaa Hour
Kiumia Week / Sunday
 GígIHUA lyords and their Englith Translations

Amba ... First ... do Haiya ! Positivesurprise;

Atia How e.g. Haiya! kaï
Ciothe All babaakinyire !
Githi Could ... Hi! Negativesurprise;
GÍkÍl Here e.g.Hï ! ïtimürwaru
Haria/Küria There !
Ího It is there HÍÍ! Cry of winning
Ìi Yes úi! Cry ofhelplessness
Ïihoo Between yes and no
or selfpity
Kaba Better (do)
Where
Múno Much Gatithio Coma
Ndiri... I do nothave Gaturumo Dot
Nikl Why Kahurúko Full stop
NÍkilrÍ... Is there Kiúria
Nikwari Questionmark
Therewa
Ri When
Wega Well Ena- (S)hehas
Ka- Makesa word mean
smaìl
Kana Or / but KÍ. Makesa word mean
Korúo If
big
Kwoguo So KÍ- / Gú- To
Na And
Kwi ... Thereis
Nigüo It is so Maga- Theywill
Mwi ... Are you (plural)
Ndangi- Cannot
Gatâgâti Centre
Ndina- I have
Haha Here
Ni- Let us
Hamwe with
lgúÌú Nikú- It is
Up
Nikryari Therewas
Meena With (person)
Mühuro Below Ninda- Ì have
NingÍ- I will
Mwena Side
Niúndú Nitú- Let us
Because
Rungu Under Wari- Wereyou ...?
Thïini Inside wí ... Are you / Do you
Thutha
' 'lll::ll.lir:ì,,1.
rva ügr-!c After that Continuedoing
Wã Of Present
participle
 GíglhtÚú Wo s andthe Etglìsh franslatiotts

Accident. Mütino Dance Ndaci

Act Giiko Demonstration Wonania
Active in work Kiyo Desire Meriririâ
Air Rlera Discussion Ndeto/ Rwario
Alarm. KÍng'orâ Disobedience Úremi
Appetite Njeme Dust RükÍingü
Aroma/good Echo Kâyú
smell(of End. Müthia
meat) MÍcingú Example KÍoner€ria
Ash Mühu Excuse KÍgwatio
At the Ìoots GItina Fancy ManâgÍ
Bad luck/ Fear. Guoya
assault Ngero Feast GÍathÍ
Banana FiÍe. Mrtrâki
wrappings Forest MütitÍt
lgoto
Beauty. Ugemu FÍiend. Müratâ
Beehive Mrvatú Fun Mwago
Belief Witikio Generaltalk. Kirirâ
Bell NgengeÌe Glory/radiance/
Beu Mbugi brilliant Riri
Blowinghom Thongori GÌeatthing Úriril
Breath Mihúmú Groupactivity
Brightness úkengi (merry-go
Captive -round) NgÌYâtio
Prisoner Miigwate Groupof items Mwanya
Cave Ngurungâ mwanya
Challenge Nditi Hearth Riiko
Chanceto do Hide/ skins. Rúúa
something MìYeke Hole Mwftrya /
Chance Kahinda Irimâ
Charm Gtthitú Home Múcii
Chat. Ndereti Hope Mwihoko
Chickenhouse KÍaga Hunger fg'aragu
Clan MúhirÍgâ Hypocrisy Uhinga
Coarse Njenga Iúeritance lgai
Comeí Konâ Jingles Njingiri
Country. Bürüri Kindness Útugi
Crumbs/rubbish Rúitfti Lack Kwaga
 GEItAya Vords and theiÌ Englíth TrantlaÍions

Letter Marúa Purpose. BâtN

Lies Maheni Race. RÍruka
Liút útheri Rays MirÍri
Likeness Mühiano Recordplayer Klnanda
Log of a tree Múgogo Riddle Ndar
Lops lthendü cia Ritual/
ngü Ceremony lgongona
Luck. Múnyaka RubberstÌap/
Man Múndü ball Múbira
Marketcentre KÍng'âratua Rubbishheap. KIâÌa
Market Ndünyü Rumour. Míihuhu
Misfortune Úrirú Secret
Mob MúngÍkr- agreement Ndundu
Movie Thenema Secret Thiri
Mud Ndoro Servant Ndungatâ
Mystery Magegania Sheetplate/
Name Rítwa noticeboard Ihengere
News/ Report. úhoro Silt Deposits
Noose KÍana in water Munju
Not clear MaÌunduÌundu Slander Múcene
Nothing Túhú Slave Ngombo
Oath Muuma Smoke Ndogo
Opinion Woni Sorrow KÍeha
Origin/source Kthumo Sound. Mügambo
Omament Ithâga SpaÌks Thandi
Perchfor Stone. Ihiga
firewood Story Rügano
in a kitchen Itara Strapsfrom
Period Ihindâ skins Nga
Pieceof Süength. Hinya
volcanicrock Taboo Thahu
for washing Thing(event). úndú
feet Ithâthâ Thing(object). KÍndú
Pit. Irima Thought Meciria
Poison Thumu Trap Mútego
Poolof water Maria Tribe Rúrlri
Poverty. Thïnâ Tribulations Minyamaro
Pregnancy. Ihu Trough MÍharati
Prisoner. MúgÌyâte Trumpet Coro
Prosperity Wooni Truth Ma
Proverb Thimo Un Exploited
Pi.blicplace. KÍng'ang'a forest Kiriti
 GIglkW lvoi\ls arül theb English Translúions

Un Invited talk M[hahÍ Ants Thigiriri

Uncertaín Mathangania Aphids Úme
Unclean Thahu Baboon NÍlgü
Wail Mbu Bear Nduba
Water Maal Bedbug Ngúngiini
Way Njlrâ Bees Njúld
Well. Glthima Beetle Nding'oing'o
Whisper Mthebü Buffalo Mbogo
Whistle Biringi Bull Ndume
Witch doctor's Calf Njaú
containerfor Camel NgamÍra
concoction KÍano Cat. Kanyau
Witch doctors Cheetah Kânyútü
divination Cobra GÍko
stones Mbügü Columbus
Word play, jest, monkey Nguyo
joke Itherú Cow Ng'ombe
World / gÍound ThÍ Deer Thwariga
Dog Ngui
Domestic
Age mates/ animals Mahiú
goup Riikâ Domesticdove Ndirahúgi
Age. Ukúrü Doúey NdigiÌi
Boy Kamwana Earthworms. Münyongoro
Child Kaana Eggshell. Ikorogoca
Old Man Müthuri ItumbI
Smallboy KahlÏ Elephant Njogu
Small girl Ktirltu Femalegoat. MÍlgoms
Woman Mlltumia Femalesheep. Mwafi
Womenwhose Fish. KtúngúYüi
childrenhave Thâmaki
not been Fleas Thuya
circumcised Kâng'ei Flying White
Women\rhose ants Nguyâ
childrenhave Frog. Klúra
been Giraffe Ndüiga
circumcised Nyaklnyua Goat Mbúri
Young man Mwanak€ Hare/ rabbit Mbúkú
He Goat Thenge
He Sheep NdÍrüme
Ngari Horse Mbarathi
Thiya Housefly Ngi
 Gtglkútú W'oút and flreir Englith Tnnsldiors

Hyena Hiti Bird Nyoni

Hyrax. GÍtooÌe Chicken Ngúkú
Jigger Ndutu Cock Njogoo
Lamb. Kori Dove NdutuÍa
Leopard Ngrú Ducks Mbata klengei
Lice eggs Ngee Feather. Ruoyâ
Lion Ngatia / Guineafowl Nganga
Múrúthi Hawk Hüngü
Lizard Njagathi Hen MrveÌr
Locusts Ngigi Owl Ndundu
Louse Ndâa Partridge Ngware
Male goat Harika Turkey Mbata
Mole Huko mÍcinga
Moúey NgIma Vulture Nderi
Mosquito RwâgÍ Wings. Ithâgu
Mouse NgâaÌa
Mule Nyúmbú
Pen(animal Avocado lkorobia
enclosure). Kiugú Bluegum Mübaú
Ngürúe Branch Rúhonge/
PÍhon ItâÌârs Hwang'a
Rat Mbïâ Cedar Mütarakwa
Redneck Croton Múkindüri
lizzró. Klgurumüki Cypress Múkarakaba
Safariants Thurâku FloÌveÌ Ihtla / MbüI
Scorpion Kâng'aurú Grass Nyeki
Scenttrail Thâha Grevillea MúltÍma
Sheep Ng'ondu Kei Apple Kaiabs
Snake Nyoka Lichens Mareru
Spider MbúmbúÍ Nettle thabai
Stomachworms Ndangúrú Palmtree MfkÍndú
Tick Ngúkfimâ Pinus Mücindr
Tortoise Nguru Root. Müri
Warthog NgÍrÍ Thoms Miiguâ
Weevil Mbúca Tree. MútÍ
White ants Múthüâ Wild bananasIhindu
Wool Guoya
Worm. Kigunyü
Zebm NjagÍ Ankle ThÍing'wa
Arm pit Njegeke
Back Ng'ong'o
Múthec€ Backof leg Mútâri
 Gtgtktyí Vods an.l theb Engush frunslations

Back ofneck lgoti Tongue. RúrÍml

Back of the Tooth Igego
moutll Karakara Vein MÍtkiha
Beard NdeÌu
Biceps. Gicoka
Body MwlrI Pus Mahira
Bone. Ihindl Saliva Matâ
Breast Nyondo Stool (waste) Mai
Cheek. Ikai / Rúthra Tears Maithori
Chest Githúri Urine Mathugumo
Chin Klreru
Ear. Gútú
Eye lashes Mbutu MúgÍki
Eye. Ritho Mwa'ki
Feet. Ikinya Buildingnaii. MÍlcumarl
Fingemail. Rwarâ Compound
FingeÌ. Kaara entrance Thome
Frontof leg Müthirimo Door Riigi /
Grey hairs Mbui Milrângo
HaiÍ NjuÍrï DroppeÌs Mbito
Hand Hand Electricity Thitimâ
HeaÍ Ngoro Fence Rüirigo
Heel Ndira Foundation Múthingi
Intestines MaÌa Gate. Kihingo
Klee. Iru Granary. Ikúmbl
Leg. KúgüÌú Houseeaves Rwembeâ
Lib Mbaru Hut Thingira
Lip. Klromo Iron sheet. Ibati
Liver. Ini Lâdder Ngâthi
Mouth. Kânua Partitioningwall Mühin-go
Neck Ngingo School Cukuru
Palmofthe Store Thegi
hand. Rühii Timber Mbaü
Pancreas Rwariilngii Wall. Rúthingo
Shoulderbone Makano Window Ndirica
Shoulder. KÍande
Small finger Kaara ka
múira Bead (necklace). Kiúma
Stomach Nda Belt. Múcibi
Stomach(inside)Mâhu Blanket. Múrengeti
Teat Nyondo Button Klbungo
ThrCh. Glkere Cap/ hat NgÍbia
 GígrhAfAWo sa their English Trdnsldlìons

Cloúes Nguo Peace Thayü

Coat. Igooti Praise Küngúiya
Cotton Mbamba Prayer. Ihoya
Gumboots Kobokobo Preacher Mühunjia
Hem Runo Righteousness/
Necklace Múgathi. virtue. úthingu
Needle Cindano Robe Kanjú
Overcoat Mw€ndia njúa Song. RwImbo
Pairoflong Testimony úira
Íouser. Milbuto Tithe GïcunjÍ gïâ
Pairofshorts Thuruari ikümi
Patch. Kirâka Trust wlhoke
Pieceof cloú. Gitâmbaya Vision Kloneki
Pocket. Múhuko Worship Thâthaiya
Pockei/bag Mondo Wrongdoing /
Sewingthread Uthi sin Mehia
Sheetofcloth. Cuka
Shirt Cati
Shoe. Kiratú Black Müirü
Skirt Irinda Blue Rangiwa
Slippers Târitari bururu
Socks Thogithi Brown GÍtlri
Thread. Rürigi Colour RNngi
Turban Klremba Green Rangr wa nyeki
Vest Bethiti Grey/ Light
coloured Milth۟ku
Red Itune
White MÌveÍú
Yellow Rangi wa
Bible. Klrïkaniro ngoikoni
Baptism. Kúbatithio
Catechism Kirlra
Church Kanitha Advocate. Wakiri
Cross MüthaÌâbâ Bribe. Ihaki
Crown ThümbÍ Case. Ciira
Crucified. Kwâmbwo Committee. KIama
Faith wltlkio Court Igooti
Idol / sculpture. Múhianano Fact. Kihoto
Kingdom / Judge Mütui ciira
leadership. Úthâmâki Reason Gitúmi
', rüy'itness
Mercy / pity Thâ Múira
Offerine. Múhothi
 GtgIkãfA Vo s arr.l their English Transldionr

Múgâte
Anger Marakara Brokenmaize
Behaviour. Mútugo grains Njenga
Conceited Nguthi Broth Thubu
Contempt Nyarara ButteÍ Thiagï
Coward. Klguoya Cake Keki
Doubt Nganja Charcoal Makâra
Fear GìYItiglrâ Cookingfat Maguta
FriCht Kúnaka Cream Klrimü
Foolish MúkÍgu Dregs MâkeÌúro
Generous. Mütana Eat Rla
Humble Mühoreri Emptymaize
Jealousy úiru comb. Múcâkwe
Lust Thuti Fine(floor) Múhinyu
Rumour MühahÍ Firstcowsmilk GÍthanâ
Shv Thoni Floor. Mütu
Stammer Cütondoira Foodmadefrom
Stubbom MücokereÌu maize/ beans Githeri
Food. Irio

Gükulrwo Groupmeat
Cemetery Kaburi eating KlrugÍ
Coffin Ithandúkú Honey úrm
Cppse. KÍimba Knead(flour) Kanda
Funeral Mathiko Ilíaiz.e Mbembe
Grave MbirÍra Mashed
Moum Macakaya potatoes Múkimo
Orphan Mwana wa Meat Nyama
ndigwa Milk lria
Mútumiâ wa Mill (floor) ThÍâ (Mútu)
ndigwa Miuet Mwere
Mix cooking
ingredients Gúkaranga
AÌrow roots NdÍúma Onion Gftüngúrü
Avocado. Ikorobia Orange. Icungwa
Baking powder/ Packedlunch RtÍgu
yeast Ndawaya PanCake
kúimbia (chapati) Ngândo
Banana. Irigú PanCakes Câbâci(ngando)
Beans Mboco Party NdÍa / Itega
Berries Ndare Peas Njfgil
Boiling Gütheriikâ Peeling(noun). Ikoro
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 GtgIkú!Í Wods aú their English Translations

Ponidge Úcürú
Potatoes WâÍu
Pumpkin Ir€nge Basket. KÍondo
Rice Milcere Basket'searfor
Roasted dry srap Nganangü
maize Ngâra Bedstraps. MÍgamba
Salt Cumbl Bed. Úrlrl / Gltanda
Soda Conda Box. Ithandükú
Sodium Bulb(lighting) Ngirobu
carbonate Igâta Chair. Gftf
Sorghum Mühia Cupboard Ndiroo
Soup Thubu Drawer/ safe Thebu
Spices(haria) Bithari Firewood Ngú
Ste\ü Gitoero Hearthor
Stiffporridge Ngima kitchen Riiko
Strip (meat Gunnybags. Ikilniâ
From bone) Thúgüna Key KÌhingüro /
Sugar Cukari Cabi
SugaÍ cane Kigwa Lamp. Tawa
Sweetpotatoes Ngwacl Matchbox Kibiriti
Vegetables Nyeni Mirror /
Wheat Ngâno windowpane. Gfcicio
Yams. Glkwa Pipe. Müberethi
PolÍhene. Múnyoore
Purse. Kïbeti
Moon Mweri Rod Rúthânju
skv Mâtu-ini Ropes Ndigi
Star Njâta stick Rüthânju
Sun Riüâ
Strap. Mükwa
Table Meths
Dawn Gúthererúkâ Thin firewood Njibi
skv Timber Mbail
Sunrisehori/on Tooth brush. MilkinyÍ
lights Ruoro Torch Toci
rúgÍtema Traditional
Sunrise RiÍâ KÍlrâtha stool Njllng'wa
Sunset Riúâ Gúthila Walkingstick. Múkwanjú
Sunsethorizon
lights Makenga
ariithi Beer/ liquor
 Gtg1küyúWods an.l theb English Tìanslúans

beer) Kúrlo. Credit Thiiri w€ne

Wine Ndibei Debt Thiiri wakìïa
GetCredit Komba
Money Mbecâ
Asianlanguage Ki'lhindi Pay Riha
Kikulu languageGigïkúyil Price/ cost Thogora
Language Rilthiomi Riches útonga
MaasailanguageGiúkabi Saving/
treasure KÍgIna
rttãfnü;:iiM
Copper Rúthuku
Gold Thahabu BrotheÍ. Múrú wa nyina
Iron / metal Cuma Cousin MÍihúa
Silver Betha Daughter. MwarÌ
Father Babâ
Fatherto Ithe
Boundary. Múhaka Grandfather Guka
Burntfields HÏlra Grandmother CÍicú
Ditch/ trench. MÍtaro In-Laws Athoni
Gardenedge Rütere Lady. Múirltu
Garden Mügúnda Mother Maitü
Germinate Mera Mother to Nyina
Grass Nyeki Parent. Múciari
Grow Kúrâ Related RúrÍrâ
High yielding Kuun
Kuumia Sibling Wa Maitú
Leaves. Ihuti Sister. Mwâri wa
MaizeComb nyinâ
formation Kimira kiâ Son MÍriÍ
mbembe Uncle Mamâ
Maize flowering Mwithuka Untie Tata
Manure Thumu Wife Múkâ
Post. GikÌngi Wivesof
Sand Múthangâ brothers Miiiru
Soil firi
Soilclods Igikia REAI}ING- GiTHOMO,'
Undergrowth Arithmetic's. Mâthâbu
suppressed Kiurâ Book. Ibuku
Weeds Ria Clever MúügÍ
Yield Mâciaro English GithÍngú
Foolish MÍkigu
Fountainpen Karamü kâ
rângi
 Gïg*õyú lyords otrd the English Ttunsldiois

Learn WÍrute Swell Kúimbâ

Letter / number Ndemwa Vomit Mâtâhlko
Line Múhâri / Râini Wound Klrondâ
Line Raini Wound
Multiply Maita (cancerous) KÍrondalda
Paintings IvlÍcoro ndlra
Paper. KaÌatathi
Pens, Karamu
Pencil. Kârâmu ka Ant Hill GathúngüÌi
matâ cliff HurüÌúkâ
Picture Mbicâ Deeppoolsof
Question Kiüria water ln
Read Thoma a Íiver Ndia
Teacher Múrutâni Lake Iria
Lowlands NguÌumo
Mountaln/ Hill KIrIma
Angel. Múraika Plains Kleni
Demon Ndaimono Plains(fields) \{erú
Devil Ngomâ River RÍlI
God Ngai Rock face Rwaro
Heaven Igúrú Mâtu-ini Spring Glthimâ
Hell Kwa Ngoma/ Valley Múkuru
Jehanâmu Waterfall NduruÌumo
Satan Shaitâni
Spirit Roho
Asian MúhïndÍ
Big Man
Blow thenose KÍlmira (leader). Mlinene
Castin theeye Njereri Blind man Mütumumu
Diarrhoea Küharwo Boer(European)KabuurÍ
Drug/ medicine Ndawa British Müthüngü
GetHealed/ CouÌaseous
well Kúhonâ man Njamba
Get Sick Kúrwâra Fool. Kirimü
Groan Caya Hunter. Mühíti
Hospital Thibitârl Hunters Âathi
Limp Gúthua Lord / master Mwâthi
Nosemucus KÍmira Master MÌvâthani
Pain Ruo Medicineman Mügo
Pimple Thundo Overseer. Múrathi
Release Prophet. Münabii
stomachsasesThuria Publisher Múcâbi
 GígIkAyfi lYordsand theb English Tìanslüttorrs

Rich man Gltonga Wheel Múbara /

Saints Atheru Múgâra
Servant Ndungata
Shepherds ArÍithi
Slave Ngombo
Stingy. Mükari A Largegourd Ndua
Thepoor NgÍa A LaÌgethin-
Thief. Müici neckedpot for
Thug. Múkora waterstorage.Ndigithü
Travellers Athii Basinfor
Witch. Mürogi washing. Klrâi
Witness. MÍira Bottle Cuba
Bowl Mbakúri
Bowl (half
Axe. Ithanlya caÌabash) Kiuga
Chisel Cetho Bucket Ndoo
Fork hoe Hüma Calabash for
Hammer Nyondo milk cÍtete
Hoe /jembe Icembe Cup. Gikombe
Razor blade Kanyoi Flyingpan RügIo
Measue
(something) cÍthimi Gourdfor
Pick axe Thururu ponidge MbÍithú
Saw Thoo Gourd. Kinya
Scale Ratiri Halfcalabash
Shovel/ spade Giciko gia tÍri ladle. KTihúri
SledgehammerKibüi Plate Thani
Tool Múro Pot Made ofclay NyÍngú
Pot madeof
Tool for shavingRúenji metal Thuburia
Wedge Tindo Small calabash
for keepingoil KÍnandü
Spoon Gïciko
Aeroplane Ndeg€ StrawTray. GÍtarúÌil
Bicycle Baithikiri Tin Mükebe
CaÍt Rigicú Thermosflask KibÍyif
Lorry Rori
Motorcycle Kibikibi
Road Barabara Army Ita
Train Mügithi Anows. Múgui
Vehicle Ngaari Baton Njúgúna
Bow Uta
 Gfgkã!ú fitords ãnd theiÍ Englith Trunstoions

Bullet Rithathi
Courage úcamba Be Married Kúhika
Enemy Thú Bride. Múhiki
Gun MÍcinga Bridegroom. Mühikania
Machete. Rúhiú Dowry Rúracio
Pocketloife. Kibindo Dowry
Quarrel Haro conclusion
Quiver Thiaka ceremony Ngurario
Scabbard Njora Engagement Kilürania
Sharpsticks Nj ibe Marry Kúhikania
Soldier. Múthigâri Seduce Kuuha
Itimú Wedding üniru
Sword RÍhiü rwa
nJora
War/ fighting Mbaara Athletics Ihenya
Gamble Gúúthâ
Highjump frameNgerwa
Air RÍerâ Jumps Ndüügo
CÌoud. Itu Mabìegame MbirigÍri
Dew Ime PÌayfootball KÍihúra
Frost Mbaa mübira
Hail stones Mbura ya Spinnergame Mbirúri
mbembe Swinginga ring
Lightning. Rúheni with hips Mbara
Mist Thatu

Rain Mbura Othe

Rainshowers Gúcucuâ He úcio
Rainbow Múkúnga His / Hers Yorla
mbura I NiÍ
Rumble Ruruma It Ívo
Thunder Ngwa It's Yayo
Thunder Me Nir
rumbling. Iruru mÍ Mine Yakwa
Our Iitil
Ours Ciitú
Business She úcio
Casualjob KúrÍmia Some(PeopÌe) Amwe
Employed Kwandlkwo Some(Things) Imwe
Hotel Múkawa That irla
Goods ThÍigúri Theirs Ciao
Shop Nduka These Ici
 GÍglkúfú lyods aúd their English Ttut slalioút

They Acio Be Visited Ceererwo

This Íno Be Tuiká
Those Iriâ Beat HüÍrâ
Us Ithui Believe itikia
What irrtu Bendasifto
Which Ïria hide Küungâ
Who úü Benddown InamÍrlra
Whom úrla Bid bye Uganira
Whose Yaú / YorÍa Bless Rathimâ
You lff€e Blink Buciâ
Yours Yaku Blow Hüha
Boil Therüka
Brand (with
Able Hotâ iron) Kuora
Abstain Rega Break Una
Acceptor receive Breastfeed Ongithiâ
a person Iyúkia Breath Huhia
Accept what Bring Rehe
told Itlkiâ Ílhoro Brush(verb) Harâ
Accept itftÍra Build Àka
Add OngereÌa Burn/ get
Advise/ cooked Hla
givecounsel Taarâ Bum Cina
Agree Iguanâ Burry(in water) Rinda
Buy Gúra
Alight from Call Íta
vehicle Cukâ Ngari Called Gwïtwo
Alike Haana Caress Thathâya
Allow itilcrria Carry Kura
Arrive in the Castrate HakúÌâ
morning Roka Change(action) GârürÍrâ
Anive Kinya Chaseaway Ingâtâ
Ask Úria Chastise. Negena
Assess KúgeÌâ Cheat Henia
Attempt ThigÍriria Cheering MbuglrÍrio
Bark (dog) Kúgâ Chew Tanuk|
Be Cautious/ Choose Thuura
takecaxe Menyerera Claphands Hüúrâ hìï
Be CircumcisedKúruâ Clean Theria
Be Eaten Kiirio Climb Haica
Be good AglÍa Close Hingâ
Be manied Hika Collect Cokereria
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 Gtglklft Wods aid th.ir E Alith Trorstúons

Comb (hair) CanÍra Disagree Kararia

Comebackto Cok€rera Dislike ThÍlra
Comeback Coka Dislocation Higfka
ComecloseÍ Dispute Kaana
(To God) Thengcrerai Distaste NyiÌa
Comefor lylra Disturb or
Comenear KuhtÌIÌiâ makepoor Thlnia
Comeout Umr Divide Atüra/Gaya
Come úkâ Divide Gaya
Command Gwatha Do A miracle Rings KÍama
Compete Cindana Donotknow Ndiül
Complet€ RÍkia Do not knora, NdiüI
Confess Umbúra Do Not Tiga
Confirse lllngica Do ik
Console HoÌeria Doubt Nganja
Cook Ruga Draw Cora
Corrode Roota Dream. Rota
Count TaÌa Dress Humbâ
Cover(hole) Thikâ Drink Nyua
Cover(pot) Kunfta Dry úma
Covet Cumlxr-ra Embarrass Conora
Create Úmba Enable Hotithia
Crossa river Ringa rilüI Endofjoumey Kinya
Crush Kúmiira Enough lgania
Crusi! Amba Enter Tonyt
Cry For help / Exchange Gücenjania/
scream Mbu KüÍraniâ
CrySilently NyinyiÌa Excited Gücanjamúkg
Cry to KaÍra Explain Tariria
Cry Rira Expormd Thathaúra
Cry KúÌ1ra EÉinguish(fue) Horia
Cut Hair Enja Fall or colapse Kurumanâ
Cut ThÌoat Ng'ea Fall Gúa
Cut Tiniâ Fear WïtiglÌe
Defeated Hotrvo FeelSelf
Defence K\ülgita confident Thang'ata
Deny Kârno Fight Rüa
Depressed Gwicokia Fight Hürana
Desire lvÍÌiÍirie Fill Iyúria
Die GÍlkua Find someone
Dig (hole) Enja dorng
Dig. Cimba something Kora
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 GígIhú!ú lvods and theh ErylBh TratÉlotiont

Find Caria Go With Tìvârana

Finish Nina / Rftia Go ThiÍ
Floweropening CanÍka Greet Geithia
Folrt Künjâ Grumble Kúng'ong'ora
Follow Rúmlrlra Handover TigânÍÍâ
Fondle/ Stroke Hombatâ Happy Gúkena
Forget RigânÍrwo HaÌvest Gethâ
Forgivehim Ohera Hasten IIÍka
Forgiveme Njohera Hate/ dislike Kúmena
Forgiv€ RekeÍa Hate Mena
Frighten Makia Have GIa
Fulfil Hingia Heal Honia
Gasesfrom a Help Teithiâ
bloated Hide Hitha/ Wïhithe
stomach Thebea Hide Whithe
Gather Rúrúngana Hit hârd Rumia
Get angry Rakara Hit Ringa
GetdaÌk Gútuka Hit GÍtha
Getimpatient Thethúka Hoeing
Get Settled/ (weeding) RÍma
satisfied Iganira Hold upright TiriÍirâ
Cet Settled Kindlriâ / Hold Gwata
Gacirâ Hold Nyita
Getwise Hug or embÍace HÍmbïÍiâ
(a saying) Canúkâ Hunt / Resist HÍta
Givea speech HeanâúhoÌo Hurry Hiúha
Givehelp Thâitlrâ Huny ThÍga
Giveorders Athana Ifyou see Únglona
Give orders Thamâka Inspect Roora
Give thanÌs Cokiâ Ngâtho Insult/ curse Ruma
Give up Úma tha Ìnterpret Taira
Give H€ Investigate Thuthüria
Give Heana Is NÍ
Go Back Hündúka Judge Tuira
Go Down Ikürükl Jump Rüga
Go Early Kúrooka Keepadding
Go home InÍka onto KuoreÌerâ
Go into (pond) Toboka Keepsomc Tigaria
Go Into a hole Rika Keep Iga
Go Out. Kuumâ Kill Úraga
Go round Thiürürüka Kneeldown TuÌia (maÌu)
Go Up Ambata Knock Ringaringa
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 GagIkAfãlYordsand üeb Errylith Tnnstütons

Menya Meet Cemania

Lack Aga Meet Tüngâna
Lap With tongue Cúna Milking (cows) Gúkama
Laugh Theka Move away Thenga
Lead a song Kúyâ rwÍmbo Need Batario
Lead Tongoria Negtect Tiganlria
Leavealonea Obey Athftâ
courseofaction Gútirika Openeyeswide Racüria maitho
Leave Tiga Open HingúÌâ
Let Go off a Overconfident KwïgereÌa
swing Cuhüka Paint/ rub (oil) Hakâ
Lift / pick Oya Passover
Listen lgua someone/thing Kwagsrara
Live Tüúra Passthrough KügeÌa
Look after Pay Riha
animals Riithia Peeloff Thiigâ
Look do\ünupon Râria Pelsevere ÚmÍrÍria
Look up Tira Persevere KirlrlÍiâ
Look Baara Persuade RingÍrÍÍiâ
Look Rora Pierce Thecâ
Loosen Nyitúrâ / Pinch Kunya
Thathaúrr Plant Handa
Loot Taha Play Thaaka
Love/ like Enda Plead Thaitha
Make (fre) Akia PIuck Tua
Make agreementRr-kanïra Pour Ita
Makebankrupt Nyamaria Pourall InlkirÍria
Make bed Ara ÚrÍrï Praise Gana/Goocâ
Make happy Kenia /l(uumia
Make it happen Tümâ Pray Hoya
Make it Ìain Uria Preach Hunjia
MakejudgementTua ciira Prepare HarÍria
Makemudwall Thinga Press Hihinya
Makesame Ringania Print Caba
Make thick or Procrastinate Húthiriria
exaggerate Matia Protect Gitlra
Make to go ProvokefeelingsIguithia
round Bíririkiâ Provoke úgita
Make Tua Pull apart Gaganyúra
Make Thondeka Pull out from Comora
!íatch Thoitha Pull out Rutâ
Measure ïhima Pull Gucia
 Glglhúyú Vods ard theb English Ttu |''l?diant

Punish Herithiâ Roamabout Cangacanga

Put On cloúes ÍkÍra Nguo Roam Canga
PutPressuÍe HuhlÌa Roar KúÌsÍrma
Put to êvil or Rub Thâriâ
injure Ïtrio Runawayfrom ÚrÍra
Put Upside Run awayor
down Inamia flee úra
Qúet Kira Run Teng'era
Radiate CangerâÌâ Save Honokia
Rake(trash) Thúngúúra Say Uga
Read Thomâ Scold/
Reap/ searchfor Maatha reprimand Kúúma
Reap Getha Scratch Thüa
Rearstomach Scream GÍikayâ
gases Thuriâ See Cüthlíria /
Receive Amüklra Ona
Reconcile Iguithâniâ Seek TufÌia
Redeem Küúra Sell Endia
Redeem Kúúra SepaÍale Tigithania
Reduce Nyihia Serve Tungatâ
Reduce/ minus Ruta Serve Gútungata
Refrrseto do Giria Seta bucketto
Refirse Rega collect water AnÍrlriâ
Regret Herr Setaside AmúÍâ
Regret Wrrire Sewtogether Nyitithania
Release Rekia Sew Gútuma
Remember Ririkana Share Gayana
Remove Sharpen NooÌa
pressure Huhúkia Shell(maize) ThândÍrâ
Removeskin Shout AnlrÍra
by fire Monyora Showaround Úrüria
Remove Eheria Showbut do
Remove Thengia not give Cumikia
Repeat Cokera Sho\üdirection AthírÍria
Reply Cokia ühoro Show Onania
Respect fia Shrug/ dance ThigÍria
Respondto a sin Íhia
cry of help ltft. mbu Sing Ina
Rest Hurúka Sip TuÍuma
Rest Hurüka Sit Down Ikarâ Thi
Return Cokia Sit rvith legs
Risefromdead Kúriúka apart Turama
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 Gíglkúyí Wods and theb English Tmnslúiont

Slander/gossip Cuuka Swallow M€ria

Slash Túgiitâ Take Twara
Staughter Thlnja Takeawayfrom Tunya
Sleepon KomeÌa Takehome Inúkia
Sleep Koma Take it to the
Slip Tirúka end Kinyit
Smear(elly) Grl'Ithirima Takeme to Ndwâra
Snore Ng'orota Takesomething
Sound Gamba to someplace ïWara
Speakon Take Ke / Oya
behalfof AÌfirit Talk Teretâ
Spenda night Rara Taste. Câma
Spill out of Teach Ruta
mouth Tuâ Tear GItembüÌa
Split (large Tetl a story GânâRúgano
item) AtÍra Tell Íra
SpliÍ (small Thatch/ roofing Gita
item) Cera Think Wlcirie
Spoil ThÌeaten/
maliciously Kúnúha surprise Thitüra
Spring/ well GÍthima ThÌow arvay Te
Stãndalert Wlhrnde Throw Ikia
Stand RÍlgrma Tie Him. Muohe
Start Ambirlria Tie Oha
Stay idle Mâ mlÌÍria Tighten Nyitia / Ritmia
Stay\Yaiting Tinda To Make an
Stay lkara eventhappen Gútümâ
Steal Iya To Seek
Stepon and somethingfor
hold KinyïÌíriâ someone Gwethera
Stepon Kinya Touch Hutia
Stir BIrâ Tremble Inâins
Straighten Rünga Trust Wlhoke
StrangÌe Ita Try Geria
Strip meatftom Tum over Garüra
bonewith Ululate/
mouth. Thügüna womantrills Ngemi
Stroll Umagara Unable Remrvo
Stumble Gütügüga Understand Taüka
Suck Onga Untie Ohora
Surround RigicÍria Visit C€erà
Suspect Cuuklre Volunteer ìViheane
 Gtgg.ú!ã vods and rhe* English Tnnsldionr

Vote Cuukâ miti Please/excuse

Wait Et€ieÍâ me AtlÌtÌÍ
Wakeup Gurumúka / Sorry(pole-
úkIra swúili) Ucú
Walk fast CüacüN Sorry/ forgive NdekeÌa
Walk stealthily Cema What is your
Wander úrúra name? w'tagwo atiâ
Was ArÍ
Wash Thambiâ
Watch Wihüge Absolute Kilna
Whistle Huha biringi Active at work Kiyo
Whistlins Huha mlrúri Alike Kúhanana
Win Toria Alone Wiki
Win Hotana Bad Müúru
Winnow Huhâ Beautiful. Múthoka
Wrestle. Rúndanâ Bent / crooked Ngoci
Wriggle KìvÍnyogoIdâ Big Thing Kínene
Wring Hiha Big' Manene
Write. Andil(a Clean Thera

Clever. Úhiga
Good evening wI mwegâ Conscious KMigua
. hwaÍ-inl Courageous Njambâ
Good moming WÍ Mwega Deep. Kürika
Ìúciini Different Mwanya
Greetings rüanyua Dirty Giko
Greetingsfor a Dislike Mena
grandmoúer Dry Kúma
to a niece ìVa gÍa cücú Dumb Bubu
Greetingsfor Early. Tene
mento men Wâ Kiâ ârvâ End Múico
Greetingsfor Envy Gnhi
womento Expensive Goro
women Wâ Kíâ mâitÍ Fade Gütheükr
Halo! Úhoro Fame Ngoga
How are you Waiguâ rtÍa Fame Ngumo
How is it Kwerúo atÍa Far Râihiriria
Fa$tin working Mitúkl
FaSt Naruâ
Fat. MünoÌu
Fromwhere Wakú?
Front Mbere
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 GEftA!ã Wo s and theír Englísh Trunslations

Generous MÍtâna Pride MIYÍtio /

Get Finished Thirâ Ngotoko
Get Satisfied Radiating Gúcangarara
(food) Húnâ Raw NjÍthÍ
Good (man). Mwega Rich Mütongu
Greedy/ glutton Glikorokâ Righ úguo
Green(maize, Secondhand Mútumba
peas,beans) Njüâ SelfConceited Njâci
Half tull GÍtingiâ Shade Klruru
Here GüKü Shadow Klruru
Huge. Mütungu Shine. Gükenga
Humble MÍlhor€ri Short NguhÍ Múkuhi
Hungry. Húta Shudder Gwlthithimükwo
Hypocrite. Hinga shy/timid Thoni
Is Finished NÍthiru Slimy. Nyororoka
Itch Mrvlthúa Slippery Téndera
Justenough Ng€re Slowly Kahora
Lack Wâgi SmalÌ Nyinyi
Larhe Kuonja Straight. RÍngârâ
Late Cercrüo Styleof úaìking Mükin',Ire
Lazyperson GÍthâyo Tall / long. Múraihu
Light (weieht) HÍtha Thin (animal) Múnyuko
Lost KÍlüra Thin Milhlnju /
Mad Kügúrükr Múceke
Many NyingÍ Thirst.Ng'aria,Ng'ara
Maximum Biú Thos€(people). Acio
Morethan Gúklra uglv. Múcong'i
Much Múno Useless Túhú
Much Riita Width Warii
Narrow Gükunderâ Young/ smalÌ. Múnini
Near(distance) HâkühÍ
Ningï Then
Node Irüngo Her Yake
Notch lgeca His Yake
Old MükairÍl My Yakwa
Others AngÍ Our Citú
outside Njâ Their Ciao
Owner Mwene This Gfti
Partor a piece Gicigo Those ArIa
Patches ManyagrnYaga What Atia
Piece/ portion Gicunji Whose Ciâ
Poor ThÍna Your home Gwâku
 GlglÍúyú l|/odt aid the English T dtl,í]ions

Yours Yaku Thousand 1000Ngiri

Zero 0 KibÍlgú Aftemoon MÍaraho

One I Ímwe Darkness Ndumâ
Two 2 lglrl Day/ daytime. Múthenyâ
ThÍee 3 Ithatú Day Break Gúkïa
Four 4 Inya Days Thikü
Five 5 Ithano Hour Ithaa
Six 6 Ithathâtü Light útheri
Seven 7 Múgwanja Minutes Ndagika
Eight 8 Inyanya Moming RúciinÍ
Nine 9 Kenda
Ten l0 lkúni Night útuku
Eleven II lkümi na Imwe O'clock Thââ
Week/ Sunday Kiumia
Twelve 12 Ikümi na igÍrï
Thirteen l3 Ikümi nâ
ithatú East IrathÍro
FouÍteen 14 IkÍlmi nâ inyâ North RúgúrÍl
Fifteen l5 Ikúmi nâ South Itherero
ithano West Ithüfro
Sixteen l6 lkümi na
ithathâtú
Seventeen l7 Ikümi na Cold Heho
múgwanjâ Cold season Gâthano
Eighteen l8 Ikihi na Month Mweri
inyanya Rain season Mbura ya
Nineteen l9 Ikúmi na múringo
kenda Season KÍmerâ
TwenÍy 20 Mirongo Íri YeaÌ Mwaka
Thtty 30 Mlrongo itatü
Forty 40 Mirongo lna Cold Mühehu
Fifty 50 Mirongo ltano Hot / sharp
Sixty 60 Mirongo behaviour Mühiü
Itandatü Lukewarm KúÌara
Seventy 70 Mlrongo Moist úigt
mügwsnja Smell Münungo
Eighty 80 Mlrongo Ínanâ Warmth Rugarï
Ninety 90 Mlrongo kenda
Hundred 100 Igana
Two hundred 200 Magana meri
 GÍqI*A!A lyo s anl theb English ftanslations

Sour Kúgagatâ So Kìvoguo

Sweet Mürio
Taste Mücamo
After that Thuthâ wa
úguo
All Ciothe Because NÍündú
Betweenyes Below Múhuro
and no iÍhoo CentÍe Gatagati
Could. . . GithÍ Here Haha
First ... do A m b a ... Inside Thiinl
Here Giikú of Wa
How AtÍa Side Mw€na
I do not have NdirÍ ... Under Rungu
Is there Nikúri .., Up Igürü
It ìs there itro
Better (do) Kabâ With (peÌson) Meena
Much Múno Wìth Hamwe
No Aca
There was NÌkwarÍ INTERJECITON-
There Haria / Kiirla KAGÜTFITKO
Well Wega Cry Of
Vy'hen Ri helplessness
Where Kú or selfpity. Úi!
whv Niki Cry Of
Yes iÍ winning HÍ !
Negative
And Na surprise. HI !
If Korúo Positive
It Is so Níguo surprise. Haiya I
Or i but Kanâ
I Have Ndlna-
I Have Nïnda-
Coma Gatithio I Will Ningú-
Dot Gaturumo Ir Is Nikú-
Full stop Kahurüko Let Us NÍ-
Questionmark KÍüria Let Us NItú-
rr1 i'
P""1ii;,,,",i., ' :ìr.ì Makesa
AÌe You word mean
(plural) M w i .,, big K1-
Are You / Makesa
do you wi .,. wordmean
Cannot Ndangí- small Ka-
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 dglhtfú Wotdsand,hei, English fnralolions

(S)Hehas Ena-
Thereis Kwl ...
Therewas I\lkwrrl
They will Maga-
To KÍ- / Gü.
Wereyou? Warl-

Continuedoing-Ga
Presentparticiple -Nga

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