1. Present continuous tense 

S + BE + v+ing

1. Ɣɛn dëk = Iam drinking.
2. Yïn dëk = You are drinking.
3. Wɔ dëk = we are drinking.
4. We dëk = You are drinking.
5. Keek aadëk = they are drinking.
6. Yen adëk =He is drinking.
7. Yen adëk = she is drinking.
8. Ɣɛn ciɛ̈m = I am eating.
9. Yïn ciɛ̈m = you are eating.
10. Wɔ ciɛ̈m = we are eating.
11. We ciɛ̈m= you are eating.
12. Keek aaciɛ̈m = They are eating.
13. Yen aciɛ̈m =He is eating.
14. Yen aciɛ̈m= She is eating.
15. Ɣɛn nin = Iam sleeping.
16. Yïn nin= You are sleeping (singular).
17. Wɔ nin= we are sleeping.
18. We nin= you are sleeping(plural)
19. Keek aanin = they are sleeping.
20. Yen anin =He is sleeping.
21. Yen anin = she is sleeping.
22. Ɣɛn diɛ̈r = Iam dancing
23. Yïn diɛ̈r= you are dancing (singular).
24. Wɔ diɛ̈r= we are dancing.
25. We diɛ̈r= you are dancing (plural).
26. Keek aadiɛ̈r= they are dancing.
27. Yen adiɛ̈r=He is dancing.
28. Yen adiɛ̈r= she is dancing.
29. Ɣɛn kuën = Iam reading
30. Yïn kuën = you are reading (singular)
31. Wɔ kuën = we are reading.
32. We kuën= you are reading (plural).
33. Keek aakuën = they are reading.
34. Yen akuën=He is reading.
35. Yen akuën= she is reading.
36. Ɣɛn kët = Iam singing.
37. Yïn kët= you are singing (singular).
38. Wɔ kët= we are singing.
39. We kët= you are singing (plural).
40. Keek aakët= they are singing.
41. Yen akët=He is singing.
42. Yen akët= she is singing.
43. Ɣɛn riaar = Iam traveling.
44. Yïn riaar= you are traveling (singular).
45. Wɔ riaar= we are traveling.
46. We riaar= you are traveling (plural).
47. Keek aariaar= they are traveling.
48. Yen ariaar=He is traveling.
49. Yen ariaar= she is traveling.
50. Ɣɛn bɔ̈= Iam combing.
51. Yïn bɔ̈ = you are combing(singular)
52. Wɔ bɔ̈= we are combing.
53. We bɔ̈= you are combing.
54. Keek aabɔ̈= they are combing (plural).
55. Yen abɔ̈=He is combing.
56. Yen abɔ̈= she is combing.
57. Ɣɛn lɔ = Iam going
58. Yïn lɔ= you are going (singular).
59. Wɔ lɔ= we are going.
60. We lɔ= you are going (plural).
61. Keek aalɔ= they are going.
62. Yen alɔ=He is going.
63. Yen alɔ= she is going.
64. Ɣɛn pol = Iam playing.
65. Yïn pol= you are playing (singular).
66. Wɔ pol= we are playing.
67. We pol= you are playing (plural).
68. Keek aapol= they are playing.
69. Yen apol=He is playing.
70. Yen apol= she is playing.
71. Ɣɛn cath = Iam walking.
72. Yïn cath= you are walking (singular).
73. Wɔ cath= we are walking.
74. We cath= you are walking (plural).
75. Keek aacath= they are walking.
76. Yen acath=He is walking
77. Yen acath= she is walking.

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To write a perfect sentence using a simple future tense in Dinka; one must use subject + will + V/ [root form of verb].
1.Ɣɛn bë camë cuiɛɛi = I will eat the tamarind.
2.Yïn bë camë cuiɛɛi = You will eat the tamarind.
3.Wɔ bë camë cuiɛɛi = We will eat the tamarind.
4.We bë camë cuiɛɛi = You will eat the tamarind(plural).
5.Yen abë camë cuiɛɛi = He will eat the tamarind.
6.Dhuk abë camë cuiɛɛi = The boy will eat the tamarind.
7. Yïn bë thɛ̈t awalwala = You will cook awalwala(singular).
8.Wɔ bë  thɛ̈t awalwala = We will cook awalwalla
9.We bë awalwala thaal = you will cook awalwala(plural).
10.Keek aabë Awalwalla thaal = they will cook awalwalla.
11.Yen abë thɛ̈t awalwal = She will cook awalwala.
12.Ɣɛn bë cam Awalwalla = I will eat awalwalla.
13.Abuk abë thɛ̈t awalwalla = Abuk will cook awalwalla.
14.Deng abë cam cuïn = Deng will eat the food.
15.Athiɛ̈ɛ̈ŋ abë cäi dac cäu = Athieng will prepare right tea.
16.Athiɛ̈ɛ̈ŋ abë alöth thaal = Athieng will cook sweet potatoes.
17.Athiɛ̈ɛ̈ŋ abë anyol thaal = Athieng will cook the corns.
18.Ɣɛn bë cath = I will walk.
19.Yïn bë cath = You will walk (singular).
20.Wɔ bë cath = We will walk.
21.We bë cath = You will walk (plural).
22.Keek aabë cath = They will walk.
23.Yen abë cath = He will walk.
24.Yen abë cath = She will walk

To write a perfect sentence using present perfect tense,

One must use: Auxiliary verb = 'have' / 'has' + the past participle.

1. Ɣɛn cï athöör kueen = I have read a book.

2. Abuk acï athöör kueen = Abuk has read a book.

3. Keek aacï athöör kueen = they have read the books.  

4. Ɣɛn cï dit ket = I have sung a song.

5. Deng acï dit ket= Deng has sung a song.

6. Athiɛ̈ɛ̈ŋ acï bul dieer = Athieng has danced to the drum.

7. Athiɛ̈ɛ̈ŋ acï aläth waak = Athieng has washed the clothes.

8. Athiɛ̈ɛ̈ŋ acï madida thaal = Athieng has cooked the porridge.

9. Ɣɛn cï ca ruëëth = I have drunk milk.

10. Yen acï ca ruëëth = He has drunk milk.

11. Yen acï ca ruëëth = She has drunk milk.

12. Yïn cï ca ruëëth = you have drunk milk (singular).

13. We cï ca ruëëth= you have drunk milk (plural).

14. Wɔ cï ca ruëëth = we have drunk milk.

15. Keek aacï ca ruëëth = they have drunk milk.

16. Ɣɛn cï miääu dhiim = I have brewed the wine.

17. Yïn cï miääu dhiim = you have brewed the wine.

18. Yen acï miääu dhiim = He has brewed the wine.

19. Wɔ cï miääm dhiim= we have brewed the wine.

20. Tik acï miän mit arëëtic dhiim = the woman has brewed a very delicious wine.

To write a perfect sentence using present perfect tense,

One must use: 'have' / 'has' + the past participle
1. Ɣɛn cï Awalwalla thaal = I have cooked Awalwalla.
2. Abuk acï Awalwalla thaal = Abuk has cooked Awalwalla.
3. Keek aacï Awalwalla thaal = they have cooked Awalwalla.
4. Ɣɛn cï cam në Awalwalla = I have eaten Awalwalla.
5. Deng acï cuïn cam ëbɛ̈n= Deng has eaten all food.
6. Athiɛ̈ɛ̈ŋ acï cäi dac cäu = Athieng has prepared quickly tea.
7. Athiɛ̈ɛ̈ŋ acï alöth thaal = Athieng has cooked sweet potatoes.
8. Athiɛ̈ɛ̈ŋ acï anyol thaal = Athieng has cooked the corns.
9. Ɣɛn cï cath = I have walked.
10. Yen acï cath = He has walked
11. Yen acï cath = She has walked.
12. Yïn cï cath = You have walked (singular).
13. We cï cath = You have walked (plural).
14. Wɔ cï cath = We have walked.
15. Keek aacï cath = They have walked.
16. Ɣɛn cï cuiɛɛi cam = I have eaten the tamarind.
17. Yïn cï cuiɛɛi cam = You have eaten the tamarind.
18. Yen acï cuiɛɛi cam = He has eaten the tamarind.
19. Wɔ cï cuiɛɛi cam = We have eaten the tamarind.
20. Dhuk acï cuiɛɛi cam = The boy has eaten the tamarind.

Teach yourself with useful phrases and sentences in Dinka language. By Jiɛ̈ŋ Institute of Education
1. Yïn ca leec arëëtic = Thank you very much/ I have thanked you very much.
2. Yïn ca leec në kë cïn ɣɛn kony = Thank you for helping me/I have thanked you for helping me.
3. Kɔc aa waak wɛ̈ric= people are taking shower in the river.
4. Kɔc aa cath dhölic = people are walking on the way.
5. Köör acop lɛ̈i rokic = the lion is chasing animal in the jungle.
6. Deng acï kɔrkɔryiin teem = Deng has crossed the stream.
7. Kony rɔtdu = Help yourself
8. Anɔŋ kuɛl juïc tɔ̈ nhial = There are many stars in the sky.
9. Meth aceŋ guët në yeyeth = the child is wearing the bead or necklace on his neck.
10. Gäärë kee wëlpiɛthkɛ̈ piny = write down these Gospels.
11. Goŋ ku Awan aacï lɔ paan nyaŋ = Hedgehog and fox they have gone to Nyang’s home.
12. Ɣɛn cï yal= Iam thirsty.
13. Ɣöt atɔ̈ në kuur nhom = the house is on the mountain top.
14. Ɣɔn ye ɣɛɛn meth, ɣɛn ee nhiar ca = when I was a child I loved milk.
15. Meth aɣaal= the child is coughing.
16. Ɣɛn ɣoi diɛt nhial = Iam watching birds in the sky.
17. Mama acï rïŋ ɣɔɔc = my mom has bought a meat.
18. Cuïn ee tua (tuak) = the food is cooked.
19. Mama acï cuïn wäu thaal = Mom has cooked a delicious food.
20.Abuk wak aläth, aacï cuɔl= Abuk wash clothes, they are dirty.
21. Ɣɛn cï cɔk= Iam hungry.
22. Raan acï jö lɔ caath= the man has taken a dog for a walk.
23. Wɔ kɔr buk cam aköu = we want to eat akou.
24. Gɛ̈rɛ̈ŋ amuk cuɔɔra = Garang is holding a camera.
25. Deŋ ku Malual aa jam = Deng and Malual are talking.
26. Manut anɔŋ jö baai = Manut has a dog at home.
27. Lëk de run jöt = the New Year testimony.
28. Akutnhom cï juiir e kɔc laar tueŋ= an organized committee moved people forward.

The daily useful short sentences for you to learn Dinka language. By Jiɛ̈ŋ Institute of Education

1.    Dom ayee puur në rap. = You cultivate the farm with grains. 

2.    Dom aye puur në rap. = He cultivates the farm with grains. 

3.    Deŋ atueny roor = the rain is raining in the jungle.

4.    Dhuk ayup bul = the boy is beating a drum.

5.    Dhuk abë bul yup = the boy will beat the drum.

6.    Dhuk abï bul yup = the boy will be beating the drum.

7.    Dhuk acï bul yup. The boy has beaten a drum.

8.    Dhuk e bul yup = the boy beat a drum.

9.    Dhuk amuk ajïu =the boy is carrying a gourd.

10.  Dhuk abë ajïu muk = the boy will carry the gourd.

11.  Dhuk acïï bul yup. =the boy is not beating a drum.

12.   Dhuk acïï bul bë yup = the boy will not be beat the drum.

13.  Toŋ aa tuak = the eggs are cooking

14.  Toŋ aacï tuak = the eggs have cooked.

15.  Toŋ aake go tuak= the eggs had been cooked.

16.  Toŋ aabë tuak = the eggs will cook.

17.  Toŋ aakën tuak = the eggs have not cooked.

18.  Toŋ aacïï tuak = the eggs are not cooking.

19.  Toŋ aacïï bë tuak = the eggs will not be cooking.

20.  Toŋ aacïï bë kan tuak = the eggs will never cook.

21.  Toŋ aabï tuak = the eggs will cook.

22.  Ca aduɔ̈k thöl në wëcic? = Have you finished cleaning the bowl?

23.  Bol anyic gut në thom = Bol is good at playing guitar.

24.  Thiäŋ elɔ tooc = the antelope went to swamp( toch)

25.  Thiäŋ acï lɔ tooc = the antelope has gone to swamp( toch)

26.  Mïthpiööcëke aalɔ në thukulic = student are going to school.

27.  Lueth arac = the lie is bad.

28.  Buɔɔth aa atɔ̈ luak = goats are in the byer.

29.  Laarë ca baai = take the milk home.

30.  Liep ɣöt thok yïn liɛm! = Open the house door please!

31.  Thiɛ̈k/thiɔ̈k awëër yïn liɛm! = Close the window please!

The daily useful short sentences for you to learn Dinka language. By Jiɛ̈ŋ Institute of Education1. Abuk yïn cɔɔl baba = Abuk daddy is calling you.
2. Miir ee län bäär në läi yic Kedhiɛ= giraffe is a tallest animal among all the animals.
3. Miäk në gɛ̈ɛ̈ŋakɔ̈l, ke dhuk abë bul yup = tomorrow in the afternoon, the boy will beat the drum.
4. Wɔ kɔr buk ruëthë caa = we want to drink some milk.
5. Piath ku rɛ̈ɛ̈c aamɛ̈ɛ̈n =righteous and evil are competing.
6. Piööcku röth në thoŋda = let’s learn our language.
7. We ca keek loor në miɛtë piɔ̈u në yeköölë = I have welcomed you with joyful today.
8. Wɔ ye piööny në diɛt ke duɔ̈ɔ̈r = we praised with Hymnal songs.
9. Wɔ tɔ̈ në pɛɛi de diäk yic = we are in a month of March.
10. Jɔt rɔt ku piɔny Bɛ̈nydït! =get up and praise the Lord!
11. Meth acam cuïn= the child is eating food.
12. Meth acï cuïn cam =  the child has eaten food.
13. Meth acïï cuïn cam =  the  child is not eating food.
14. Meth aceŋ gaar = the child is wearing the shell.
15. Dunnë lɔ biyic në muɔ̈ɔ̈th yic=don’t go outside in the darkness.
16. Miɔc kɔc në pïu! = give people some water!
17. Miir ee län roor = giraffe is a wild animal.
18. Ɣɛn nuan arëët = I am very busy.
19. Ɣöt acï yïk në noon = the house has built with grass.
20. Raan thii aceŋ nɔk = the young man is wearing a feather.
21. Diɛt aa nyool nak piny = the birds are plucking feathers on the floor.
22. Abuk acï ca nöök = Abuk has hung the milk.
23. Meth anok = the child is drowsing.
24. Meth acï nok = the child has drowsed.
25. Yen acï gɔɔc në kë nok en piiny= he was beginning to drowse on the floor.
26. Piööl atɔ̈ nhial = cloud is in the sky.
27. Ɣɛn rem nhiaal = I have a knee pain.
28. Nhiɛ̈ɛ̈r ee kë de raan ëbɛ̈n = love is for everyone.
29. Bol anɔŋ nhom nhiɛ̈m ɣer = Bol head has a white hair.
30. Gɔ̈c ëgɔɔcë käŋ ëciɛkë Nhialic nhial ku piny = in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
31. Ŋeth anɔŋic mac = the ash has a fire.
32. Meth acï wun Ŋal bë yiɛ̈n miɔɔr= the child begged his father to him bull.
33. Ŋet ee luɔɔi rac arëëtic = persecution is very a bad practice.
34. Ŋëm agencol! = Look at the blackboard!
35. Ŋëm ɣa! = Look at me!
36. Abrähäm ee ye ŋɔ̈th ɣɔn në gäm =Abraham believed in hope then.
37. Kuac ee län ŋɛɛny arëëtic = cheetah iɛ a very brave animal
38. Yen acï ŋuɔt ke jam = He continued talking.
39. Miir ee tiim nyuɔ̈ɔ̈th. = Giraffe grazes on trees.
40. Nyïc ee kë piɛth lɔwai = knowledge is very important.
41. Nya adiɛ̈r = the girl is dancing.
42. Raau akul domic = the sorghum is geminating
43. Raau acï kul domic = the sorghum has geminated
44. Raau akën kul domic = the sorghum in not geminate.
45. Raau acïï bë kul domic = the sorghum will not be geminate.
46. Rap aakul domic = the sorghums are geminating.
47. Akɔ̈ɔ̈n atɔ̈ ruup = the elephant is in the jungle.
48. Bol acï ɣönde yïk roor = Bol has built his house in the jungle.
49. Rap aacï kul domic = the sorghums have geminate.
50. Dom aya puur në rap. = I cultivate the farm with grains.