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Learn Luganda with an app that makes speaking easy from day one. Start your Luganda course with uTalk now, and you'll master essential greetings, everyday phrases and pronunciation with audio from native speakers guiding each lesson.
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Connect with the heart of Uganda
If you're like many students, you want to learn Luganda to connect with family, explore East Africa or enhance your work in Uganda. But finding quality Luganda lessons that focus on real conversation is surprisingly hard.
uTalk is the solution. We'll help you avoid:
- Missing out on meaningful conversations because you can't find resources that teach practical Luganda
- Wasting time on YouTube videos that skip pronunciation and greetings native speakers actually use
- Feeling frustrated when other apps don't offer Luganda at all, leaving you searching with no clear path forward
Learn Luganda online with confidence and open the door to authentic connections. Start with uTalk today.
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Three steps to learn Luganda online
With uTalk, you don't need to worry about booking classes or navigating confusing options. We offer you a simple plan to get started.
Start in minutes
It's easy to subscribe, download the app or open the website. Just choose Luganda and select your first category.
Get StartedPractise real phrases
You'll learn through short lessons with native speaker audio and fun memory-boosting games. Our reviews focus on words you need the most practice with so you learn faster.
Speak like a local
Get ready to try your new Luganda in real life. Both beginners and more experienced learners can build basic and practical spoken language to start enjoying meaningful experiences right away.
Why uTalk is the best Luganda learning app
uTalk is app-based and online, so we help you learn how to speak and understand key words and phrases whenever you're ready.
Speak first
Speak first. We offer practical content for greetings, numbers, travel and everyday spoken Luganda.
Authentic native speakers
Authentic native speakers. You'll learn the language from people in Uganda, not computer voices. This way, you can hear the pronunciation that's widely spoken across the Central Region and beyond.
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Beginner friendly, engaging and effective. Our game-like practice builds your confidence quickly. Lessons are short, focused and based on situations you'll encounter in real life.
Speak Luganda today – Common phrases and audio
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Mwattu, nandyagaddeyo ka kaawa.
I’d like a coffee, please.
Ogamba ki?
Hello.
Yee.
Yes.
Yee, nneeyanzizza.
Yes please.
Nedda.
No.
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Nedda bambi.
No thanks.
Bambi.
Please.
Weebale.
Thank you.
Weebale nnyo.
Thank you very much.
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Kaale.
You’re welcome.
Eccupa za bbiya bbiri, mwattu.
Two beers, please.
bbaasi
bus
emmotoka
car
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takisi
taxi
eggaali y'omukka
train
siteegi y'eggaali y'omukka
railway station
ekisaawe ky'ennyonyi
airport
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wooteeri
hotel
paasipoota
passport
essimu
telephone
Nsonyiwako katono.
Excuse me.
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Essaawa ziri mmeka?
What time is it?
Oyinza okunziriramu ekyo bambi?
Can you repeat that please?
Mwattu yogera nga toyanguyiriza.
Please speak more slowly.
Ssikitegeera.
I don’t understand.
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Nsonyiwa.
Sorry.
Buyonjo ziri luddawa?
Where are the toilets?
Buyonjo z'abakyala
Ladies’ Toilet
Buyonjo z'abaami
Gents’ Toilet
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Bbiici eri ludda wa?
Where is the beach?
Bbanka eriruddawa?
Where is the bank?
Kigula mmeka kino?
How much does this cost?
kaadi kw'ogulira kubbanja
credit card
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ekyuuma kya ssente
cash machine
Weeraba.
Goodbye.
panado
paracetamol
ebisumuluzo
keys
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mmaapu
map
ku kkono
left
ku ddyo
right
emu
one
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bbiri
two
ssatu
three
Fun facts | Luganda
- The greetings 'good morning' and 'good afternoon' are actually questions in Luganda: 'wasuze otya?' and 'osiibye otya?' mean 'how was your night?' and 'how was your day?' respectively.
- The name of the Ugandan capital, Kampala, means 'hills of the impala'.
- In Luganda, the day doesn't start at midnight like in English, but at dawn. What English-speakers would call seven o'clock is therefore one o'clock in Luganda, as it's the first hour of their day, while the English eight o'clock is the Luganda two o'clock - the second hour of the day.
How our Luganda course works
At uTalk, we believe your language learning journey should be straightforward. This means you start with basic greetings and high-frequency words such as weebale nnyo. When you're ready, move to practical categories such as family, numbers and essential phrases. Our lessons are short, fun and built for beginners. You'll practise with native speaker audio and be tested on what you've learned to help boost your memory. Review sessions adapt to you by testing you more on the words you find challenging.
When you pick a category, the app orders the content so you get quick wins. Choose English or another preferred application language to learn Luganda from. You can work through lessons online or offline, on your mobile or desktop. You can also change categories at any time to follow the path that best suits your goals. If you have questions, check our in-app help or visit our website support page. We're a friendly UK-based team ready to help you.
Luganda and other major languages of East Africa
Here’s how Luganda fits into the other languages of East Africa.
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Key points
- Luganda is the most widely spoken indigenous language in Uganda, especially in Kampala and the rest of the Buganda region. It's a Bantu language with over four million native speakers, plus many more who use it as a second language.
- Swahili is a co-official language in Uganda (alongside English) and is widely used in the north and east, especially near border towns. But if you want to connect deeply in Kampala and the central region, Luganda is your key.
- Other languages in the country include Runyankole, Lusoga and many more. uTalk supports 150+ languages, so you can compare your options and even learn more than one if you'd like.
Explore languages of East Africa
- Luganda is one of the major languages of the Great Lakes region, spoken primarily in Uganda. Learning Luganda connects you to Ugandan culture and daily life across the country.
- If you're exploring East Africa more broadly, Swahili serves as a lingua franca across the region and is widely understood in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and beyond. Kinyarwanda is the language at the heart of Rwandan culture and spoken by nearly everyone in Rwanda, while Kirundi is the official language of neighboring Burundi and is closely related to Kinyarwanda.
- uTalk offers 150+ languages, so you can compare their sounds and structures or learn multiple languages to deepen your experience across the region. Each language opens doors to different communities and cultural contexts.
"We understand how important Luganda is to you"
"Finding Luganda language learning resources can feel impossible, and many platforms simply don't offer them. At uTalk, we recorded Luganda because we know how important the language is to culture and identity in Uganda. This is also why we recorded native Luganda speakers, so you can learn the language as it's really spoken across Central Uganda and the wider region. Take the first step and start with uTalk today."
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Richard Howeson
uTalk Founder
Why students choose uTalk
We go out of our way to support regional languages from all over the world. Plus, our content is recorded by native speakers. Our app works for English speakers as well as speakers of more than 140 other languages. Check out our reviews to see how uTalk learners are turning practice into progress.
Your Luganda learning journey starts here
Learning Luganda is an important way to connect with people in Uganda, explore your roots or communicate for work or a visit. Luganda is spoken by millions in the country, especially around Kampala and the Central Region. But you might feel it's an endless search to find quality Luganda lessons. It doesn't have to be that way, though.
Get StarteduTalk can help. Simply start with a category that interests you or dive straight into First Words, such as wasuze otya, and build from there. You'll be able to listen to native speakers, record yourself copying them and compare the two. Our games keep things engaging for beginners, while the content stays practical for everyone. You can learn online or offline and follow a guided pathway or explore freely. It's your choice what you learn and when.
You'll start speaking Luganda with confidence and understanding more of what people say around you in no time. And you'll find your new language skills work in real conversations with friends, family and new connections across Uganda. uTalk fits your life and broadens your horizons.
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Explore the Bantu language family
Luganda belongs to the Bantu language family, a vast network of languages spoken across sub-Saharan Africa. If you're curious to compare words, sounds and everyday phrases across the family, check out: Bemba, Chichewa, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Lingala, Shona, Swahili, Tswana, Tumbuka, Xhosa and Zulu.
These languages share deep historical roots and often similar vocabulary patterns, so cross-learning might feel familiar once you start.
Get StartedYour Luganda questions, answered
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1-A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
Where can I learn a language with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
Is Luganda on Duolingo?
No, Luganda is not available on Duolingo. But it is available on uTalk, which features 150+ languages, highlighting and preserving languages from all over the world.
How long does it take to learn Luganda?
Short, regular sessions work best. Many uTalk students can handle simple conversations after a few weeks of steady practice. Your speed depends on how often you use the app and how much you review.
Is Luganda hard to learn?
Luganda has a different structure than English, but our app makes it approachable. You start with simple greetings and gradually build from there. Our native speaker audio also helps you understand pronunciation from the start, and games make your practice enjoyable rather than overwhelming.
Can I learn Luganda for free with uTalk?
Getting started is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you're not satisfied.
Topics
- First Words
- Transport
- Restaurant
- Food and Drink
- Cooking
- Places
- Directions
- Illness
- Doctor
- Body
- Emergencies
- Social Phrases
- Leisure
- Likes and Dislikes
- Football Match Abroad
- Football Commentary
- Sports
- Shopping Words
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Clothes
- Ingredients
- Home
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Tools
- Family
- Occupations
- Animals
- Animals' Bodies
- Farming
- Technology
- School
- Business
- Numbers up to Twenty
- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Essential Phrases
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- Colours
- Countries
- Calendar
- Time
- Timetable
- Outdoors
- Holiday
- Skiing
- Camping
- Golf
- Sailing
- Driving
- Olympics
- Summer Olympics
- Winter Olympics
- Military Commands
- Military Peace Keeping
- Military Intelligence
- Accommodation
- Shopping Phrases
- Travelling
- Free Starter Words
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
Get by with basic greetings, words and phrases including 'hello', 'thank you' and 'I'd like a coffee please'.