Language & translation
Proverbs & sayings
The wisdom of the elders, with translations and meanings.
A collection waiting for its elders
Help us write down the proverbs of Acholi
Proverbs are how the Acholi teach children, settle disputes and speak about life. We would rather publish nothing than publish a proverb that is wrong, so this page only shows sayings that come from Acholi speakers and have been reviewed by language reviewers.
- Write the proverb in Leb Acholi, exactly as you heard it.
- Add its English meaning and when it is used.
- Choose your chiefdom so the saying is credited to where it comes from.