🇰🇪
🇮🇩
0/1500
0/1500
Makassar translation will appear here...
0 characters
Quick Tips:
- • Press Ctrl+Enter to translate quickly
- • Maximum 1500 characters per translation
- • Use the swap button to reverse language direction
- • Copy, share, or listen to your translations
How to Translate from Luo to Makassar
1
📝
Input Luo Text
Enter the Luo text you need translated into the provided text box.
2
🌐
Select Languages
Choose Makassar from the language dropdown menu if not already selected.
3
⚡
Translate
Click the "Translate" button to get the Makassar translation instantly.
4
🔄
Swap Languages
Use the swap button if you need to switch between Luo and Makassar.
5
📱
Copy & Share
Easily copy, share on social media, or download your translations.
6
🤝
Enhanced Communication
Break language barriers between Luo and Makassar speakers.
Language Comparison: Luo vs Makassar
Explore the linguistic characteristics and features of both languages
| Aspect | Luo | Makassar |
|---|---|---|
Family | Nilo-Saharan | Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian |
Speakers | Approximately 5 million | Approximately 2.1 million |
Features | A Western Nilotic language spoken predominantly by the Luo people in Kenya and Tanzania | Agglutinative language with extensive use of affixes to indicate grammatical relationships and meaning. |
Countries | Kenya, Tanzania | Indonesia (primarily in South Sulawesi, especially in Makassar City and surrounding areas) |
Writing System | Latin script | Latin script (modern use), Lontara script (traditional use) |
Tonal | No | No |
Grammatical Cases | No, but uses verb inflections and prepositions to indicate grammatical relationships | No, uses prepositions and affixes to indicate grammatical relationships |
Derived From | Part of the larger Nilotic group, related to languages like Dinka and Nuer | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian |
Loanwords | From English and Swahili, especially in technical and administrative terminology | From Arabic, Portuguese, Malay, and Dutch |
Dialects | Includes several regional variants such as those spoken in Nyanza Province in Kenya and northern Tanzania | Includes dialectal variations such as Turatea, Konjo, and Selayar |
Alphabets | A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z | A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, NG, NY, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z |
Family
Luo
Nilo-Saharan
Makassar
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian
Speakers
Luo
Approximately 5 million
Makassar
Approximately 2.1 million
Features
Luo
A Western Nilotic language spoken predominantly by the Luo people in Kenya and Tanzania
Makassar
Agglutinative language with extensive use of affixes to indicate grammatical relationships and meaning.
Countries
Luo
Kenya, Tanzania
Makassar
Indonesia (primarily in South Sulawesi, especially in Makassar City and surrounding areas)
Writing System
Luo
Latin script
Makassar
Latin script (modern use), Lontara script (traditional use)
Tonal
Luo
No
Makassar
No
Grammatical Cases
Luo
No, but uses verb inflections and prepositions to indicate grammatical relationships
Makassar
No, uses prepositions and affixes to indicate grammatical relationships
Derived From
Luo
Part of the larger Nilotic group, related to languages like Dinka and Nuer
Makassar
Proto-Malayo-Polynesian
Loanwords
Luo
From English and Swahili, especially in technical and administrative terminology
Makassar
From Arabic, Portuguese, Malay, and Dutch
Dialects
Luo
Includes several regional variants such as those spoken in Nyanza Province in Kenya and northern Tanzania
Makassar
Includes dialectal variations such as Turatea, Konjo, and Selayar
Alphabets
Luo
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Makassar
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, NG, NY, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Language Facts:
Understanding these linguistic differences helps improve translation accuracy and cultural communication between Luo and Makassar speakers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Luo to Makassar translation
Is this translation from Luo to Makassar free?
Yes, this text translation from Luo to Makassar is completely free. You can translate up to 1500 characters without any cost or registration required.
Is there a character limit for translation?
Yes, you can translate up to 1500 characters in one request. This limit ensures optimal performance and translation quality while accommodating most common translation needs.
Is the translation from Luo to Makassar accurate?
Yes, we use Google Cloud Translation API for translation services. This ensures high accuracy and reliability for your translations between Luo and Makassar.
How many languages does this website support for translation?
This website supports over 240 languages for translation, offering comprehensive linguistic capabilities to meet the diverse needs of our global users. From major world languages to regional dialects, we've got you covered.
Can I translate from Makassar to Luo?
Yes, absolutely! You can easily reverse the translation direction by clicking the swap button above, or visit our dedicated Makassar to Luo Translation page for the reverse translation service.
How fast is the translation process?
Our translation service provides near-instantaneous results. Most translations from Luo to Makassar are completed within 1-2 seconds, ensuring a smooth and efficient user experience.
Can I use this for professional or business purposes?
Yes, our translation service is suitable for various purposes including business communications, academic work, and professional documents. However, for critical business documents, we recommend having important translations reviewed by a human translator.