Learn Nuer (Thok Nath)
Learn the Naath (Nuer) language through lessons, vocabulary, pronunciation, children’s books, and cultural learning tools.
Nuer Alphabet
Consonants: b, c, d, dh, g, j, k, l, m, n, ny, p, r, t, th, w, y
Vowels: a, ä, ɛ, e, i, o, ɔ, u
Long Vowels: aa, ää, ɛɛ, ee, ii, oo, ɔɔ, uu
Pronunciation Guide
- C = “ch” (Ciɛl = sky)
- Ny = “ñ” sound
- Dh / Th = soft tongue sounds
- Ä / ɛ / ɔ = unique Naath vowels
Basic Greetings
| English | Thok Nath |
|---|---|
| Hello | .Mbote na yo |
| How are you? | ?Nane ji idi |
| I am fine | Athin di̱ɛt |
| Thank you | Yam mi ca leec |
| Come here | Bi raa |
Numbers (1–10)
| Number | Thok Nath |
|---|---|
| 1 | cɛ̱ŋ |
| 2 | ruac |
| 3 | diok |
| 4 | buɔk |
| 5 | dit |
| 6 | di̱t cɛ̱ŋ |
| 7 | di̱t ruac |
| 8 | di̱t diok |
| 9 | di̱t buɔk |
| 10 | tɔp |
Family Words
- Father — Pa̱ca
- Mother — Me̱ca
- Son — Nyibol
- Daughter — Nyak
- Brother — Ruath
- Sister — Nyadhieth
Useful Phrases
- I am Nuer — A Naath ka
- What is your name? — Cu̱o̱c thin yin?
- My name is… — Cu̱o̱c thin …
- Where do you come from? — Kɔc thin thin?
Learning Books
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 4