Kinyarwanda is a rich language of bantu origin. This book of phrases is to help Questions end, for the most part, in a high tone and statements in a low tone as you begin your journey into becoming a speaker of the heart language of as in English. many as 20 million people from the Great Lakes region of Africa. Lastly, when saying a phrase it needs to flow. This is done when words ending in vowels have the last letter dropped when the appear before words The following is an abbreviated pronunciation guide taken from Kinyarwanda beginning with a vowel. for Beginners by Betty Ellen Cox and Cakuba Faustin. That book will give you For example: a much deeper understanding of the nuances of this language than a simple written: Yemwe aba hano. becomes phrase book especially in consideration of the eleven classes of words that are spoken: Yemw' aba hano. pronounced as one word. not dealt with here.

Pronunciation: Quick Reference Good Morning Mwaramutse (ho). A. The vowels: Good Afternoon Mwiriwe (ho) a is broad as in far Please Nyabuneka e is almost like a in hay Thank you. Urakoze i is almost like ee in bee Yes Yee! o is almost like o in obey No Oya! u is like oo in food Excuse me. Mbabarira B. The consonants: Do you speak English? Uvuga icyongereza? d, f, h, k, m, n, p, s, t, v, w are pronounced practically the same as in Where can I find ...? Ni he nabona ...? English (with the exception of k when it is followed by e or i has more of a ch Where can I buy ...? Ni he nagura ...? sound as in church). How far? Kure kungana iki? b has a very soft sound with the lips barely touching, unless it is preceded How much does it cost? N' angahe? by m when it is quite hard. It does not have the rather explosivve I want ... Ndashaka ... quality that it has in English. What does this mean? Ibi bisobanura iki? c always has the sound of ch as in church. I don't understand. Sinumva. j has a very soft sound, like z in azure. When does ... open? Bakingura ... ryari? g when followed by an i or e it is softened as in gem. When does ... close? Bakinga ... ryari? l is used mainly in words of foreign origin. However in many books What time is it? Ni gihe ki? where one might expect ri, li is written. But the sound is the same as Where are the toilets? Imisarani iri he? for r (see below). Help me, please. Nyabuneka mfasha. r has a slight trill sound, as if you tried to say d, l, and r at the same time. I am American. Ndi Umunyamerika. The tounge should just flip against the roof of the mouth. y as in you. It is never a vowel like y in baby or by. (In combination Some Basic Expressions with other consonants, see below) Yes Yee / Yego z as in zone. No Oya bw is pronounced bg. Be careful not to put a vowel sound between these Please Nyabuneka, Nyabuna two letters Thank you Urakoze, Murakoze rw is pronounced as if there were a soft g between the r and the w. No, thank you Oya, urakoze. ry also has a slight g sound between the r and the y but not very strong. Yes, please Yee, nyabuneka Or it is pronounced as you would a d and a y together. Thank you very much Urakoze cyane. nt / nk are pronounced through the nose with little aknowledgement of the t or That is all right Ni byo, ni sawa k and need to be learned from a native speaker. Don't mention it. Si cyane. You are welcome. Murakaza neza. How do I get to ...? Nagera nte i (or ku)..? Greetings When does ... open? Ni ryari bakingura ...? Good morning. Mwaramutse (ho) When does ... close? Ni ryari bakinga? Good afternoon. Mwiriwe (ho) What do you call this in Iki (Ibi) byitwa go iki Good evening. Mwiriwe (ho) Kinyarwanda? mu kinyarwanda? Good night. Ijoro ryiza/ muramukeho What do you call these Biriya byitwa ngo iki Goodbye (am) Mwirirwe (ho) in Kinyarwanda? mu kinyarwanda? Goodbye (pm) Muramuke (ho) What does this mean? Ibi bisobanura iki? See you soon. Ni aho mu kanya Is that correct? Ibi ni ukuri? Go in peace. Murabeho / Did I pronouce it well? Nabivuze neza? Mugire amahoro Do you speak English? Mbese uvuga icyongereza? How are you? Umeze ute? Is there anyone here who Hano haba hari Mumeze mute? speaks ...? umuntu uvuga ...? I am fine. Meze neza. I don't speak much Kinya- Simvuga We are fine. Tumeze neza. rwanda. ikinyarwanda kinshi. What is your name? Witwa nde? Can you speak more slowly? Wavuga witonze? My name is... Nitwa ..... Can you repeat that? Subiramo. This is Mr .... Uyu ni Bwana ... Please, write it down. Wabinyandikira? This is Mrs... Uyu ni Madamu ... Can you translate this for me? Wabinsobanurira? This is Miss.. Uyu ni umukobwa witwa.. I understand. Ndasobanukiwe. I am happy to know you. Ndishimye kubamenya. I don't understand. Sinsobanukiwe. How is it going? Biri kugenda bite? Do you understand? Urasobanukiwe? Bite byanyu? Can I have ...? Mbese nabona ...? Fine, thanks, and you? Nibyiza, murakoze, nawe se? Can we have...? Mbese twabona ...? Excuse me. Mbabarira. Can you show me ...? Wanyereka ...? Mutubabarire. (to more than one person) Can you help me? Wamfasha ...? Sorry. Mbabarira. Can I help you? Nshobora kugufasha? You're welcome Murakaza neza. Can you tell me ...? Ushobona kumbwira? Can you direct me to ...? Wanyobora i (ku) ...? Questions (Ibibazo) Where? Hehe? Wanting (Ibikenewe) How? Gute? I would like ... Ndashaka ... When? Ryari? I need ... Nkeneye ... What? Iki? We would like ... Turashaka ... Why? Kuki?/ Kubera iki? We need ... Dukeneye ... Who? Inde?/ Ni nde? What do you want? Murashaka iki? Which? Ikihe? (class dependant) What do you need? Mukeneye iki? Where is ...? ... ri he? (class dependant) Please give me ... Nyabuneka mpa ... Where can I find ...? Ni he nshobora kubona ...? Bring me ... Nzawira ... How far? Kure kungana iki? Show me ... Nyereka ... How long? Hareshya hate? I'm hungry. Ndashonje. Bireshya bite? (class dependant) Mfite inzara. How many? Bangahe? Angahe? Ingahe? (c.d.) I'm thirsty. Mfite inyota. How much does it cost? Bigura angahe? I want something to eat. Ndashaka icyo kurya. I want something to drink. Ndashaka icyo kunywa. Where can I change money? Nashobora kumvunjira he? ... I'm tired. Ndananiwe. money amafaranga ? I'm lost. Natakaye. dollars amadolari ? I'm looking for ... Ndi gushaka ... traveller's checks sheki z'urugenda ? It is important. Ni ingenzi, ni ngombwa. What is the rate of exchange? Ikivunjo ni angahe? It is urgent. Birihutirwa. How do I go to ...? Nagera nte ku ...? Hurry up! Ihute. Where is a taxi for ...? Tagisi yerekera ... irihe? How much to go to ...? Ni angahe kugera ku (or i)..? Arrival (Kugera ahantu) Here is my passport. Dore paseporo yanjye. Hotel (Ihoteli) Ngiyi paseporo yanjye. I want to make a reservation. Ndashaka guteganya. I'll be staying a few days. Nzamara iminsi mike hano. Where is the nearest hotel? Hoteli ya bugufi ni iyihe? I'll be staying a few weeks. Nzamara ibyumweru bike hano. Is it expensive? Irahenda? I don't know yet. Sindabimenya. Where is a cheap guest Amacumbi y'abashyitsi I'm here on vacation. Ndi hano ku mpamvu y'ibiruhuko. house? ahendutse ari he? I'm here for business. Nje muri afere. I want a single room. Ndashaka icyumba cy'umuntu umwe. I'm just passing through. Ndi kwitemberera gusa. I want a double room. Ndashaka icyumba cy'abantu babiri. I'm sorry, I don't understand. Nyabuneka, sinsobanukiwe. I want a room for my family. Ndashaka icyumba cy'umuryango wanjye. Nyabuneka, sinumvise neza. Not too expensive. Si igihendo cyane. I have nothing to declare. Ntacyo mfite nerekana. Ntigihenze cyane. I have ... Mfite... How much is it per night? Ijoro rimwe ni angahe? It is for personal use. Ni icyo nkoresha kugiti cyanjye. What is included? Hateganijwemo iki? It is a gift. Iyo ni impano. Is breakfast included? Mu giciro harimo icyo gusamura? Your passport, please. Paseporo yawe, nyabuneka! Do you have anything to Hari ikintu ufite cyo Car Rental (Gukodesha imodoka) declare? kwerekana? I want to rent a car. Ndashaka gukodesha imodoka. Please, open this bag. Fungura iyi valisi I want it for ... days. Nshaka kuyimarana iminsi .... (or) iki gikapo. Is mileage included? Mbese ni ku kilometero muri icyo giciro? You will have to pay duty Uratanga imisoro kuri Is gasoline included? Harimo ikiguzi cya lisansi? on this. iki. (or kuri ibi). Is insurance included? Mu bukodeshe harimo ikiguzi cy' Do you have more luggage? Hari indi mitwaro ufite? ubwishigizi? Porter! Umwikorezi Can I use a credit card? Nakoresha ikarita yo kubikuza? Please take this luggage. Nyabuneka, fata uyu mutwaro. (or) iki Here is my driver's license. Ngiyi permi yanjye y'ubushoferi. gikapo. That is mine. Iki ni icyanjye. (c.d.) Taxi (itagisi) That is my bag. Uyu ni umutwaro yanjye. Where can I get a moto taxi? Nabona itagisi - moto hehe? That is my suitcase. Iyi ni ivalisi yanjye. Where can I get a taxi? Nabona itagisi hehe? There is one piece missing. Hari igice kibura. How much to go to ...? Ni angahe kugera i (ku) ...? Please take this to the ... Nyabuneka jyana ibi mu (muri) ... How far is it to ...? Kugera i (ku) ... hareshya hate? car imodoka. Take me to ... Njyana i (ku) ... bus bisi. this address iyi adresi taxi tagisi. the airport ku kibuga cy'indege How much is that? Ni angahe?/ the town center mu mugi rwagati Ndariha angahe? the market ku isoko the central station gare rutiyeri It is too dark. Harijimye cyane. the ... hotel kuri hoteli .... It is too noisy. Hari urusaku cyane! the ... guest house ku nzu y' abashyitsi ... It is too small. Ni hato cyane. straight ahead komeza imbere I asked for a room with a Nasabye icyumba turn here katira hano bath. gifite urwiyuhagiriro. left i bumoso Do you have anything...? Mwaba mufite ...? right i buryo better icyiza kuruta iki? stop hagarara bigger kimini kuruta iki? cheaper igihendutse At the hotel quieter igituje. My name is ... Nitwa ... higher up? hejuru? I have a reservation. Nategamishije icyumba. lower down? hasi? We reserved 2 rooms. Twateganishije ibyumba bibiri. Do you have a room with a Mufite icyumba gifite Here is the confirmation. Ngiki icyemezo. better view? aho kureba hanze neza. Do you have any other available That is fine. Ndahishimye. rooms? Hari ibindi byumba bidakodeshejwe? I would like a room ... Nshaka icyumba .... Hotel Registration (Kwiyandikisha muri hoteli) with two beds. cy'ibitanda bibiri Family Name Izina ry' umuryango with one bed. cy'igitanda kimwe Home Address Adresi yo mu rugo a bath gifite urwiyuhagiriro / dushe. Nationality Ubwenegihugu a shower gifite urwiyuhagiriro n' amazi yo hejuru. Profession Umurimo ukora a view gifite aho kureba hanze. Date of Birth Itariki y' amavuko in the front gifite aho kureba imbere mu kigo. Place of Birth Aho wavukiye at the back gifite aho kureba inyuma. Date Itariki facing the lake/mountain gifite ahateganye n'ikiyaga / n' umusozi. Signature Sinye, sinya or umukono. It must be quiet. Hagomba kuba hatuje. What does this mean? Ibi bivuga iki? Is there air conditioning? Hari imashini ikonjesha icyumba? Bisobanura iki? Is there hot water? Hari icyuma gishyushya amazi? May I see your passport? Nareba paseporo yawe? Is there a private toilet? Hari umusarane wihariwe? Would you fill in this Wakuzuza urupapuro What is the price? Igiciro ni angahe? registration form? rwo kwiyandikisha? per night? Ku ijoro? How long will you be Uzamara igihe per week? Kumara icyumweru? staying? kingana iki? for bed and breakfast? Ku gitanda no gusamura? We will be staying ... Tuzamara / turamara excluding meals? hatarimo ibyo kurya? one night ijoro rimwe Is tax included? Mbese harimo igiciro cy' imisoro? two nights amajoro abiri Is there a reduction for Hari igabanya giciro a few nights amajoro make children? ku bana? a week icyumweru kimwe How much for additional Ni angahe kuri I don't know yet. Sindabimenya. mattresses? amatora irengaho? May I see the room? Nareba icyumba? Hotel Staff (Abakozi bo mu i hoteli) No, I don't like it. Oya, iki singikunze. porter umwikorezi It is too cold. Harakonje cyane. maid umuhoreza It is too hot. Harashyushye manager Umukuru w' ihoteli cyane. receptionist uwakira abantu waiter umusanganizi today uyu munsi waitress umusanganizikazi tonight nijoro tomorrow ejo Hotel Stay (kuba muri Hoteli) This isn't mine. Uyu si uwanjye. What is my room number? Icyumba cyanjye ni Iyi si iyanjye. nomero zingahe? There is one piece missing. Hari umwe ubuze. Where is it located? Iyi iherereye he? Is my laundry ready? Imyenda yanjye yo kumeswa yatunganye? The key, please. Nyabuneka, urufunguzo. How much do I owe you? Ndishyura angahe? Where can I park my car? Ndaparika imodoka yanjye hehe? Do you have a safe? Mufite aho kubika ibintu? Checking Out (gusohoka) I would like to put this in Ndashaka kubabikiza Please give me the bill. Nyabuneka, mpa fagitire. your safe ibingibi I'm leaving tomorrow Nzagenda ejo mu gitondo. Is there an internet cafe near? Mbese hari itumanaho internet hafi hano? Please have my bill ready. Nyabuneka muntegurire fagitire ibe hafi. Will you please wake me at Wazankangura saa I must leave at once. Ngomba kugenda byihutirwa. 6:00 am? kumi n'ebyiri zuzuye za mugitondo. Would you call a taxi please? Nyabuneka wahamagara itagisi? Do you have towels in the Mbese hari igitambaro Is everything included in this Byose bikubiye mu bath-room? cy'amazi mu rwiyuhagiriro? bill? muri fagitire? Could I have an extra Mwanyongerera Do you accept credit cards? Mbese mwemera ikarita ya kredi? blanket? uburingiti bumwe? I believe you made a mistake Ntekereza ko mwakoze Could I have an extra pillow? Nabona undi musego? on this bill. ikosa kuri iyi fagitire Where is the ...? Ni hehe hari ...? Could you send someone to Mwakohereza umuntu restuarant aho kugura ibyo kurya / help with our luggage? kudufasha imitwaro yacu? Restora It has been a good stay. Twishimiye ubushyitsi twagize hano. Do you have any postage stamps? Mbese mugurisha tembure z'iposita? Camping (Inkambi) Can you mail this letter for Wajya kunyoherereza Is there a place to camp nearby? Hari ahantu ho me? iyi barwa mu iposita? gukambika hafi hano? The ... does not work. Ntabwo ... ikora. Can we camp here? Dushobora gukambika hano? air conditioner klimatizeri,icyuma gikonjesha, imshini What is the cost? Ni amafranga angahe? ikonjesha. fan agahuhamuyaga Hair Salon (Salon yo gusokoza) water heater icyuma gishyushya amazi Is there a ... nearby? Haba hari ... hafi aha? light umucyo, urumuri hair salon salon yo gusokoza lamp itara barber shop umwogoshi toilet umusarani Can I make an appointment for ...? Nafata randevu yo... television televiziyo this afternoon? uyu munsi nyuma ya There is no hot water. Nta mazi ashyushye ahari. saa sita. Can you heat some water Wanshyuhiriza amazi? tomorrow ejo hazaza I want these clothes... Ndashaka ko iyi myenda ... tomorrow morning ejo mugitondo cleaned imeswa / isukurwa I want a haircut please. Nshaka kogoshesha ironed iterwa ipasi umusatsi. When will it be ready? Iraboneka ryari? Don't cut it too short. Ntuwukatire hasi cyane. I need it ... Nyikeneye ... That is enough off. Uwo urahagije kuwuvanaho. I will need it ... Nzayikenera ... A little more off of the ... Vanaho undi muke ... back inyuma salad salade / imboga mbisi neck ku ijosi green beans imiteja sides mu misaya potatoes, fried ibirayi bitetse mu mavuta top hejuru / mu gitwariro potatoes, boiled ibirayi bitetse mu mazi sweet potatoes ibijumba At the restaurant local cuisine bitetse kinyarwanda We need a table for ... people Dukeneye ameza ku bantu .... bananas ibitoke two babiri corn ibigori three batatu Can we have a ...? Dushobora kubona ... four bane cup igikombe five batanu fork ikanya six batandatu glass ikirahure seven barindwi chair intebe eight umunani knife icyuma nine icyenda spoon ikiyiko ten icumi napkin igitambaro May we see the menu, please? Nyabuneka watwereka urutonde plate isahane, isahani rw'ibyateguwe? bowl isorori. Are all the foods listed available? Mbese ibibyo kurya biri We would like ... Turashaka ... kurutonde byose byaboneka? bread umugati What do you recommend? Mwadushimira gufata iki (or) ibihe? butter amavuta y'inka I recommend this ... Nabashimira ibi ... ketchup isosi y'inyanya What would you like to Murashaka kunywa lemon indimu drink? iki? mustard mutaride bottle of water amazi yo mu icupa oil amavuta soda ibinyasukari pepper urusenda Is there ...? Hari ...? salt umunyu We haven't got ... Ntabwo twabonye ... sugar isukari What do you want to eat? Murashaka kurya iki? cream keremu I want ... Ndashaka ... milk amata Can we eat inside? Dushobora kurira imbere? fresh milk inshyushyu Can we eat outside? Dushobora kurira hanze? butter milk ikivuvuto This is good. Ni byiza cyane. Do you have any fresh fruit? Hari imbuto zinetse zihari? I want something to eat. Ndashaka icyo kurya. oranges amacunga I want something to drink. Ndashaka icyo kunywa. bananas imineke I'm thirsty. Mfite imyota. passion fruits amatunda/ I'm hungry. Ndashonje. /Mfite inzara. intababara Do you have ...? Mufite ...? melon ibihaza chicken inkoko papaye ipapayi/ beef inyama y'inka amapapayi lamb inyama y'intama mangoes imyembe fish ifi / isamaki pineapples inanasi pasta umutsima apples pome sandwich sandwici grapefruits pamplemusi japanese prunes ibinyomoro pasta umutsima What do you have for dessert? Hari icyo kwikuza mufite? potatoes ibirayi cake gato dessert icyo kwikuza ice cream keremu ikonje cheese iforomaji chocolate shokola cold drinks ibyo kunywa bikonje cheese iforomaji soups isupu Breakfast ibyo gusamura wine divayi I would like ... Ndashaka ... avocados avoka eggs, fried amagi atetse mu mavuta mushrooms ibihumyo omelet umureti ham itako ry' ingurube eggs, boiled amagi atetse mu mazi melon ibihaza fruit juice umutobe w'imbuto cucumber konkombure ham itako ry' ingurube onion ibitunguru jam konfitire pepper urusenda toast umugati wokeje baked yokeje mu ifuru coffee ikawa grilled yokeje ku muriro hot chocolate shokola ishyushye fried tetswe mu mavuta with milk hamwe n'amata smoked umuranzi / itaze with sugar hamwe n'isukari yo ku mwotsi honey ubuki steamed itaze ku mwuka tea icyayi (usually with milk and sugar) boiled tetse mu mazi tea (plain) icyayi cyonyine rabbit urukwavu icyayi gisa duck igishuhe I'll have one of these please. Nyabuneka, ndafata kimwe muri ibyo. turkey dendo To the left. ibumoso chicken leg amatako y'inkoko / to the right iburyo amaguru y'inkoko above that hejuru y'ibyo chicken breast agatuza k'inkoko below that hasi y'ibyo one half icya kabiri cy' ... behind that inyuma y'ibyo one quarter icya kane cy' ... in front of that imbere y'ibyo sauce isosi cabbage amashu Foods and drinks (Ibiryo n'ibinyobwa) peas amashaza mineral water amazi yo mu icupa dried yumye rice umuceri fresh/green urunyogwe chicken inkoko green beans imiteja drinks ibinyobwa white beans ibishyimbo by'umweru meat inyama lettuce imboga za leti salad imboga mbisi / salade mixed vegetables imboga z' imvange fruit imbuto sweet corn ibigori bitoto ice cream keremu ikonje potatoes ibirayi eggs amagi sweet potatoes ibijumba fresh juice umutobe w'imbuto peppers urusenda vegetables imboga sweet peppers urusenda rworoshye fish ifi / isamaki radishes radi tomatoes inyanya This isn't clean. Iki nticyogeje. / carrots karoti Kino nticyogeje. / peanuts ubunyobwa Gifite umwanda kiranduye. coconuts imbuto za koko dates idati The check (isuzuma) strawberries inkeri I want to pay. Ndashaka kwishyura. lemons indimu We want to pay separately. Turashaka kwishyura intandukane. apple pome There is a mistake on the bill. Hari ikosa kuri fagitire. orange amacunga What is this amount for? Aya mafaranga teranije ni ay'iki? papaye ipapayi Is service included? Harimo ayo guhereza? pineapple inanasi Is everything included? Byose bikubiyemo? passion fruit amatunda / Do you accept traveler's Mwakira sheki intababara checks? z'urugendo? banana sweet imineke Do you accept credit cards? Mwakira amarita ya kredi?/...yo kubikuza banana for cooking ibitoke by' inyamunyu Thank you. Murakoze. grapefruit pamplemousi This is for you. Aya ni ayanyu. cookies ibisuguti That was good food. Mwatetse neza cyane. cake gato We enjoyed it. Twabyishimiye. yoghurt yawurte butter milk ikivuguto Travel (Urugendo) sausage sosise By plane Mu ndege. fresh milk inshyushyu Is there a flight to ...? Hari indege yerekera ...? Japanese prunes ibinyomoro Is it a non-stop flight? Hari indege idahagarara ahandi? Do I have to change planes? Mbese ngomba guhinduranya indege? Restaurant Complaints (Kwinuba muri restora) I would like to buy a ticket Nashaka kugura itike This is not what I ordered. Ntabwo ari ibi natumyeho. for ... yo kujya ... I asked for ... Natumyeho ... What is the cost? Igurishwa angahe? I asked for a small amount. Natumyeho iby' amafaranga make. one way kugenda gusa There must be some mistake. Hagomba kuba harimo ikosa./ round trip kugenda no kugaruka Mwaba mwibeshye. When does the plane leave? Indege ihaguruka ryari? The meat is ... Inyama ni What time do I check in? Ndahagera ryari? too rare imbonekarimure, ni nke cyne At what time do we arrive? Turahagera aho tujya ryari? too tough zirakomeye Where is the ...? ... iri he? This is too ... Ibingibi ...... biri he? bitter birarura cyane office ibiro salty birimo umunyu mwinshi information office ibiro by' amatangazo sweet birimo isukari nyinshi restaurant aho kurira / The food is cold. Ibiryo birakonje. muri restora This isn't fresh. Ibi si iby' uyu munsi. toilet umusarani What is taking so long? Ni iki kiri gutinda? waiting room icyumba cyo gutegereza Where are our drinks? Ibyo kunywa byacu biri he? Entrance kwinjira There is a ... missing. Harabura ... Exit Gusohoka plate isahani I want a seat by the window. Ndashaka kwicara hafi y'idirishya. glass ikirahure That is my seat. Iyo ni intebe yanjye. Uwo ni umwanya wanjye. behind inyuma Where is the bus stop? Bisi ihagarara he? next to hakurikira When does the bus arrive for.. Bisi ijya i ... igera hano ryari? after inyuma ya ... Will you tell me when to get Wambwira igihe nza Take the road for ... Nyura mu muhanda ugana.. off? kururuka? You have to go back to ... Ugomba gusubira inyuma. How long will the trip take? Urugendo ruramara amasaha angahe? What is the name of this Hano, hitwa ngo iki? boat ubwato village? Can I take a boat to Kibuye? Nafata ubwato bujya ku Kibuye? Go to the ... intersection. Jya ku ihuriro bicycle igare first rya mbere car imodoka second rya kabiri moto ipikipiki / third rya gatatu. moto Turn left at the roundabout. Ukatire ibumoso mu izingiro ry,imihanda / gasoline station Stasiyo ya lisansi. muri rond point. Give me ... liters of gasoline. Nimumpe litiro .... za lisansi. Turn right at the corner. Ukatire iburyo ku ikoni. Full tank, please. Nyabuneka, uzuza, nyuzuriza. Cross the bridge. wambuke iteme. Please, check the ... Nyabuneka, nsuzumira ... Where can I park? Ndaparika imodoka he? oil amavuta ya moteri How long can I park here? Irahamara igihe kingana iki? water amazi. Where is the nearest mechanic? Igaraji rya hafi riri he? Would you check the air in Wansuzumira My car will not start. Imodoka yanze kwaka. the tires? umwuka mu mipira? The batter is dead. Batiri yakonje. Can you fix my tire? Wanshyiriramo umupira yanjye? I'm out of gas. Nta lisansi irimo. Would you wash the car? Wanyogereza imodoka? I have a flat tire. Natobokesheje umupira. Would you clean the windshield? Wanyogereza paraburize? The engine is too hot. Moteri irashyushye cyane. Can you show me the way to.. Wanyereka umuhanda werekera... i/ku There is something wrong with the Hari ikitangenda neza How do I get to...? Nagera nte i ...? muri Where does this road lead? Uyu muhanda werekera he? brakes feri Are we on the road for ...? Mbese turi mu muhanda nyawo ugana i ...? radiator radiyateri Can you tell me where ... is? Wambwira aho ... iri? wheel diregisiyo How far is the next village? Ni kure kungana iki ngo ngere mu giturage engine muri moteri hakurikira? Can you send a tow truck? Mwazana ikamyo yo kunkurura? How far is it to .. from here? Kuva hano kugera .... hareshya hate? How do I get to this address? Nagera nte kuri iyi adresi? Accident (Impanuka) Can you show me on the map Wanyereka ku ikarita Please, call the police. Nyabuneka hamagara abapolisi. where I am? aho ndi hano? There has been an accident. Habaye impanuka. You are on the wrong road. Wafashe umuhanda It is about ... kilometers from here. Ni nko ku birometero ... utari wo? There are people injured. Hari inkomere. / Go straight ahead. Komeza imbere. Hari abakomeretse. North Mu majyaruguru Call a doctor. Hamagara umuganga. South Mu majyepto Here is my driver's license. Dore perimi y'ubushoferi wanjye. East I Burasirazuba What is your name? Witwa nde? West I Burengerazuba Where do you live? Utuye he? On the left I bumoso What is your insurance company? Uri mu buhe Bwishingizi? On the right I buryo How did this accident happen? Impanuka yatewe n'iki? opposite hateganye Byagenze bite? He hit my car like this. Yansekuriye imodoka nk' uko mubibona. What kid of pain is it? Ufite uburibwe ki? dull imfundikirane Medical Concerns (Kubonana na muganga) sharp burakaze cyane Where is the nearest clinic? Ni he hari ivuriro nya hafi? constant ni uruhererekane Ni he hari ivuriro nya bugufi? on and off buragenda bukagaruka. Where is the nearest lab? Ni he hari aho bapimira hafi? I want you to take an X-ray. Ugomba guca mucyuma. Where is the nearest pharmacy? Ni he hari farumasi? I'll make you a cast. Urashyirwaho sima. I need a doctor quickly. Nkeneye umuganga vuba. It is infected. Harimo ubwandure. Where is the doctor's office? Ibiro bya muganga ni ibihe? Have you had a tetanus shot? Wakingiwe tetanosi? When does he open / close? Afungura / Afunga ryari? I will give you medicine. Ndaguha umuti. Can you recommend a ...? Wandangira ...? Come back in ... days. Uzagaruke mu minsi ... pediatrician umuganga w'abana sickness uburwayi / indwara optometrist umuganga w'amoso I don't feel well. Ndunwa ntameze neza. ear doctor umuganga w'amatwi I'm sick. Ndarwaye. obstetrician umuganga w'abagore/ I feel ... Ndumva mfite ... umuganga w'ababyeyi nauseous iseseme , isesemi Can I make an appointment? Nafata randevu? weak intege nke right now nonaha / ubungubu I have a fever. Mfite umuriro. tomorrow ejo I have been vomitting. Ndaruka. as soon as possible byihutirwa bishobotse I am constipated. Ndwaye impatwe. There has been an accident. Habaye impanuka. I have diarrhea. Ndahitwa. My child fell. Umwana wanjye yaguye. My ... hurts. Ndaribwa ... He hurt his head. Yagushije umutwe. head umutwe He is unconcious Yataye ubwenge. stomach mu gifu/ He's bleeding a lot. Ari kuva cyane. mu nda His ... bone is broken. Igufa rye ryavunitse. joints mu ngingo This area is swollen. Hano habyimbye. I have got ... Nafashwe na ... I cut myself. Nitemye. asthma asima / agasema I hurt my muscle..... Ndababara kunyama .... back ache umugongo ku kuboko cold giripe / rwagakoco ku kizigira cough inkorora ku mfundiko cramps imbwa ku itako earache umuhaha / ku kibuno ndaribwa mu matwi I have got a ... Mfite ... / Uko byangendekeye... headache umutwe boil Natwitswe n'amazi ashyushye. indigestion ndababara mu nda burn nahiye sore throat mfite ibisebe mu muhogo. cut nitemye fast beating heart umutima urateragura cyane. wound nakomeretse breathing difficulties simpumeka neza I can't move my ... Sinshobona kunyeganyeza. pain in my chest Ndababara mu gatuza. It hurts. Harababara. My blood pressure is too ... Amaraso ... Don't move. Wikubagana. / high ariruka cyane. Wikomakoma. low aritonda cyane. Where does it hurt? Urababara he? I am allergic to ... Ngira ingaruka mbi ku... I have diabetes. Ndwaye kunyaragura. muganga w'iyo ndwara. You may have to have an Ugomba kubagwa. For women: (ku bagore) operation. I have pain during my period. Ngira uburibwe mu gihe cy'imihango This is my usual medicine. Uyu niwo muti menyereye. y'ukwezi. What medicine is best for ... Umuti mwiza wa ... ni uwuhe? I have a vaginal infection. Ndwaye mu gitsina. How many times a day Nzajya nyifata I am on the pill. Ndi kunywa ibinini. should I take it? kangahe ku munsi? I have not had my period for Sinagize imihanga This is for a ... Iyi ni ...... months. y'ukwezi mu gihe cy'amezi ... baby i y'impinja. I am pregnant. Ndatwite. / child i y'abana Mfite inda. adult i y'abantu bakuru. How long have you been Ubyumvise hashize Take this medicine for ... Ufate uyu muti ... feeling like this? igihe kingana iki? ... times per day. inshuro .... ku munsi. Is this the first time you've Ni ubwa mbere every ... hours. amasaha ... had this? bikugendekeyo bityo? before a meal mbere yo kurya I will take your blood Ndapima umuvudoko after a meal nyuma yo kurya pressure. w'amaraso yawe. in the morning mu gitondo I will take your temperature. Ndapima ubushyuhe bw' umubiri at night mu ijoro / nijoro Will you take my blood Urampima umuvuduko in case of pain Niwumva uribwa. pressure? w'amaroso? for ... days. mu minsi ... Please undress down to your Nyabuneka, kuramo When will the doctor come? Umuganga araza ryari? waist. umwambaro. I can not eat. Sinshobora kurya. Open your mouth. Asama. I can not sleep. Sinshobora gusinzira. Breath deeply. Humeka cyane. I am in pain. Mfite ububabare. Cough. Korora. Where do you feel pain? Urababara he? Time (Igihe), Days (Iminsi), and Weather (Ibihe) I will give you an injection. Ndagutera urushinge. Monday kuwa mbere You are sick with ... Urwaye.../ Tuesday kuwa kabiri Wafashwe na ... Wednesday kuwa gatatu malaria marariya. Thursday kuwa kane respiratory infection. urwaye imiyoboro yo guhumeko. Friday kuwa gatanu cold giripe. / rwagakoco. Saturday kuwa gatandatu flu ibicurane. Sunday ku cyumweru pneumonia umusonga day umunsi amoeba inzoka za amibe. week icyumweru typhoid fever ibigatura. month ukwezi miningitis mugiga. year umwaka We need a ... sample. Tanga ibipimo ... What time is it? Ni gihe ki? blood by' amaroso What day is today? Uyu munsi ni kuwa stool umusarani kangahe? urine inkari night ijoro You must stay in bed for ... Ugomba kuryama morning igitondo iminsi .... noon saa sita I want you to see a specialist. Ugomba kubonana na afternoon nyuma ya saa sita evening umugoroba /nimugoroba sunset izuba rirenze early kare cyane after hanyuma It is early. Haracyari kare. before mbere late. bitinze It is hot. Harashyushye. Things are late. Byatinze. It is cold. Harakonje. You are late. wakererewe. It is dry. Harumye, hariho amapfa. minute umunota It will rain. Imvura irashaka bugwa. minutes iminota The sky is clear. Ikirere kirakeye. hour isaha It is a beautiful day. None ni umunsi mwiza. second isegonde / idakika The weather is good. Igihe ni cyiza. It is 6:00 a.m. Ni saa kumi n'ebyiri It is raining a lot. Imvura iragwa cyane. za mugitondo Imvura iragwa nabi. It is 6:30. Ni saa kumi ebyiri n' iminota mirongo itatu. Telephone (Guhamagaza telefoni) It is 7:00. Ni saa moya. Where is the nearest telephone? Telefoni ya hafi iri he? It is 7:15. Ni saa moya n'iminota cumi n'itanu. Where can I buy a card for my Nagura he ikarita ya It is 8:00. Ni saa mbiri. phone? telefoni? It is 9:00 Ni saa tatu. I have my own phone. Mfite telefoni yanjye yo mu ntoke. It is 10:00 Ni saa yine. Do you sell phone cards? Mbese mugurisha amakarita ya telefoni? It is 11:00 Ni saa tanu My phone is blocked can you fix Telefoni yanjye yapfuye It is 12:00. Ni saa sita. it? mwayinkorera? It is 1:00 Ni saa saba. May I use your phone? Nakoresha telefoni yawe? It is 3:00 Ni saa cyenda What is the cost for one minute? Ku munota ni angahe? It is 4:00. Ni saa kumi. Hello this is ... speaking. Allo, ni ... uri kuvuga. It is 5:00 Ni saa kumi n'imwe How are you? Mumeze mute? It is 6:00pm Ni saa kumi n'ebyiri za nimurogoroba. Who is this? Ndavugana nande? It is 7:00. Ni saa moya za nijoro. I want to speak to ... Ndashaka kuvugana na ... It is 8:00. Ni saa mbiri za nijoro. Is this ...? Mbese ni ... It is 9:00. Ni saa tatu ... Speak more loudly please. Nyabuneka vuga cyane. :01 (minute) n'umunota umwe Speak more slowly please. Nyabuneka wavuga witonze. :02 n'iminota ibiri Is ... there? Mbese ... arahari? :05 n'iminota itanu May I speak with ...? Nshobora kuvugana na ... :10 n'iminota icumi ... is not here. ....ntawe uri hano. :15 n'iminota cumi n'itanu When will ... return? Aragaruka ryari? :20 n'iminota makumyabiri Will you tell ... that ... called? Waza kumubwira ko ... yahamagaye? :25 n'iminota makumyabiri n'itanu. Ask ... to cal me soon. Umubwire ampamagare bwangu. :30 n'iminota mirongo itatu There is a call for you. Hari uri kuguhamagara. :35 n'iminota mirongo What number are you calling? Urahamagara iyihe nimero? itatu n'itanu There is no answer. Ntawe usubiza. :40 n'iminota mirongo ine You have the wrong number. Iyo nimero si yo. :45 n'iminota mirongo ine n'itanu Just a moment please. Ba uretse gato. :50 n'iminota mirongo itanu Hold on please. Tegereza gato, nyabuneka. :55 n'iminota mirongo itanu n'itanu He/she is coming. Araje. sunrise izuba rirashe Making Friends (Gushaka inshuti) What do you do? Ukora iki? Hello. Muraho. Are you married? Urubatse? How are you? Amakuru? Are you single? Uri ingaragu? My name is ... Nitwa ... Where do you live? Utuye he? What is your name? Wowe witwa nde? I am learning about life in Rwanda. Ndi kwiga imibereho yo I am from ... Nkomoka muri ... mu Rwanda. Where are you from? Ukomoka he? Can you help me? Hari icyo mwamarira? I work as a .... Nkora akazi nka .... Can I call you sometimes? Nshobora kujya nguhamagara rimwe na preacher umubwiriza rimwe? teacher umwarimu What is your number? Nimero yawe ni iyihe? missionary umumisiyoneri What is your address? Adresi yawe ni iyihe? farmer umuhinzi It was very nice to meet you. Nishimiye guhura nawe. shepherd umworozi Can I ask you some questions? Mbese, nakubaza ibibazo bimwe na bimwe? market seller umucuruzi / umudandaza I hope to see you again soon. Ndizera ko tuzongera tukabonana. store owner mfite iduka. Until next time, God bless you. Ni ah' ubutaha, Imana iguhe umugisha. soldier umusirikare Goodbye. Murabeho. policeman umupolisi baker umukozi w'imigati Family Relations (Amasano yo mu muryango). cook umutetsi I am married. Ndubatse. manager umukuru wa ... I am single. Ndi ingarapu. carpenter umubaji This is ... Uyu ni... mechanic umukanishi my husband umugabo wanjye. electrician umukozi w'amashanyarazi my wife umugore wanjye. plumber kanyamigezi son umuhungu wanjye. seamstress umutayeri mother Umubyeyi wanjye/ Mama tailor umudozi father umubyeyi wanjye/ Data house worker umukozi wo murugo aunt masenge (father's sister) driver umushoferi mamawacu (mother's sister) gardener umuhinzi w'imboga uncle datawacu (father's brother) fisherman uburobyi Marume (mom's brother) architect umuhanga mu bwubatsi grandmother nyogokuru accountant umukontabure grandfather sogokuru umubazi w'amafaranga family umuryango butcher umubazi Are you married? Mbese urubatse? house builder umwubatsi / umufundi Do you have ...? Mbese mufite ...? artist umuhimbyi/ umuhanzi children? abana? musician umunyamuzika sons? abahungu? computer technician umuhanga wa za ordinateri daughters? abakobwa? carver umunyabukorikori How long have you been married? Umaze igihe kingana iki wubatse? lawyer umuhanga mu mategeko How old are your children? Abana banyu bangana iki? judge umucamanza Do they do well in school? Bakora neza ku ishuli? doctor umuganga Where does your family come from? Umuryango wanyu ukomoka he? nurse umuforomo - kazi Where is that? Ni ahajya he? traditional healer umupfumu Are your parents still living? Ababyeyi banyu baracyariho? I need to urinate. Ndashaka kwihagarika. Visiting in someone's home. (Gusura nyir' urugo) I need to deficate. Ndashaka kwituma. Hello to the people of the house. Yemwe aba hano. Is there toilet paper? Hari urupapuro rw' umusarani? You are welcome. Murakaza neza. I want to take a bath. Ndashaka kwiyuhagira hose. Thank you very much. Murakoze cyane. Do you have hot water? Hari amazi ashyushye? Good morning. Mwaramutseho. Will you heat some water for me? Wanshyuhiriza amazi? Good evening. Muriweho. Where do I get water? Ndabona amazi he? How are you? Mumeze mute? Do you have a bucket I may use? Hari indobo nakoresha? Fine, thank you. Meze neza. Murakoze. I am tired. Ndananiwe. Ni byiza. Murakoze. I think I will go to bed now. Ndatekereza ko nkwrinye kuryama. Would you like to have a drink? Urashaka icyo kunywa? What time do you wake up? Ubyuka ryari? Yes, thank you. Yee urakoze. I am afraid I have to leave now. Mfite ubwoba. Ndashaka kugenda nonaha. Would you like some tea? Urashaka icyayi? Yes, I would. Yee, ndagishaka. Household terms and work (Imirimo yo mu rugo) Can I help you in some way? Hari icyo nakumarira? Please can you sweep the floor? Nyabuneka wakoza hano mu nzu. No, no problem. Oya, oya nta kibazo. Please can you clean this room? Wasukura iki cyumba? I am coming. Ndaje. Wash the dishes. Oza ibikoresho. Thank you for the tea. Urakoze gutanga icyayi. Wash the clothes. Mesa imyenda. How is your work going? Akazi kanyu karagenda neza? Dry the clothes. Umutsa imyenda./ Is your farm doing well? Ubuhinzi bwanyu buragenda neza? Anika imyenda. Have the rains been good for you? Imvura yababereye nziza? Mop the floor. Woze hasi n' amazi. What do you have planted now? Ubu mwahinze myaka ki? Go to market for me and buy... Wajya ku isoko kungurira ... How is your livestock? Amatungo ameze ate? Here is the money. Akira amafaranga? Is your selling well at market? Mugurisha neza ku masoko? Is it enough? arahagije? Which animals are you raising? Mworora matungo ki? Did you buy everything at market? Waguze ibintu byose ku isoko? Do you attend church? Mbese muri mu itorero? How much change did you bring? Wagaruye angahe? Where do you go? Mesengera he? Open the ... Kingura ... Which church do you attend? Ni irihe torero muri mo? Close the ... Kinga ... Would you like to eat with us? Mwaza tugasingira ? door urugi Mwashima ko dusangira? window idirishya Where can I wash my hands? Nakaraba intoke hehe? Will you clean the ...? Wasukura mu ...? I want to wash my hands. Ndashaka gukaraba intoke. kitchen gikoni Do you have any soap and water? Hari isabune n' amazi? living room uruganiriro Can you get me a hand towel? Wambonera igitambaro cy' amazi? bedroom icyumba cyo kuryama Come let's eat breakfast. Ngwino dusamure. bathroom urwiyuhagiriro What do you want? Urashaka iki? windows amadirishya We have ... Dufite... oven iziko bread umugati floor hasi porridge igikoma Will you get some wood for the Wazana inkwi ku ziko? juice umutobe w'imbuto fireplace? tea icyayi Will you help me? Ushobora kumfasha? fruit imbuto (zinetse) Do it this way. Kora utya. / Genza utya. Thank you, it was delicious. Murakoze, biraryoshye. That is wrong. Ayo ni amakosa. Where is the bathroom? Umusarani uri he? That is right. Ibyo ni ukuri./ Biratunganye. Thank you for the help. Urakoze kumfasha. soccer umupira w' amaguru golf umupira w' agakoni Emotions and colors (Ibitekerezo ndangamutima n'amabara) handball umupira w' intoke I like that. Nkunda (usually. Nkunze (now). ibyo umupira w' amaboko I don't like that. Sinkunda / Sinkunze ibyo / Simbikunda. When is there a competition? Niryari hari irushanwa? Simbikunze Are there ... races here? Hari isiganwa hano? It is pretty. Ni byiza. running kwiruka It is ugly. Ni bibi. long distance kwiruka harehare It makes me happy. ... ranshimishije. bicycle gusiganwa ku magere It makes me laugh. ...ranshekeje. Who do you want to win? Ushaka ko hatsinda nde? Are you happy? Urishimye. to win gutsinda Are you sad? Urababaye? to lose gutsindwa Why are you happy? Kuki wishimye? What is the score? Urugero rw' ibitego ni uruhe? Why are you sad? Kubi ubabaye? Who is winning? Ninde ugiye gutsinda? I am very angry. Ndarakaye cyane. Who is losing? Ninde ugiye gutsindwa? Don't be angry. Wirakara. How much for a ticket to Tike yo kureba I'm sorry. Mbabarira. watch the competition? irushanwa ni angahe? I am very sad. Ndababaye cyane. Would you like to play? Ukunda gukina ? Please, take courage. Nyabuneka wihangane. Can I play ... with you? Nshobora gukina ... nawe? It will be better. Bizagenda neza. Congratulations, that was a Ndagushimye wari I am very sorry for that. Birababaje cyane. good game. umukino mwiza. Good job. Akazi keza. You are a good athlete. Uri umukinnyi w' ingenzi. I am okay. Meze neza. When do you want to play Urashaka kongera It is no problem. Nta kibazo. again? gukina ryari? red tukura/ umutuku Run! Iruka! black umukara Goal! Igitego! white umweru Great job! Ubikoze neza pe! green icyatsi blue ubururu Sharing our faith (Gusangira ibyo kwizera) yellow umuhondo I am a follower of Jesus. Ndi umwigishwa wa Yesu. orange umuhondo ukabije Jesus is my Savior. Yesu ni umukiza wanjye. brown igitaka God has forgiven my sins. Imana yambabariye ibyaha byanjye. purple umuhengeri Jesus died for all of us. Yesu yaraduptiriye twese. dark ...ijimye Through the sacrifice of Kubera igitambo cya light ...ukeye Jesus all your sins can be Yesu, ibyaha byawe erased. byose bishobora guhanagurwa. God loves us all and wants Imana iradukunda Sporting Events (Imikino / imyidagaduro) us to worship him. twese kandi ishaka ko tuyishima. What sports are played here? Ni iyihe mikino ikinwa hano? God blesses us each day Imana iduha imigisha Do you play football? Ukina umupira w' amaguru? in many ways. buri munsi mu buryo bwinshi. Are you on a team? Uri mu ikipe y' abakinnyi? God is powerful to rescue us. Imana ifite ubuhobozi bwo kudutabara. Is ... played here? ... ukinwa hano? I know God is with us. Nzi ko Imana iri kumwe natwe. basketball umupira w'agatebo / basiketi Jesus has made my life new. Yesu yahinduye ubugingo bwanjye bushya. tennis tenisi / itenesi Jesus is the way, the truth, Yesu ni inzira, ukuri and the life. n'ubugingo. my marriage ubukwe bwanjye Through belief in Jesus God Niwzera Yesu Imana Let's stand. Reka, duhagarare. will save you. izagukiza. Duhaguruke. You, too, will be forgiven Nawe uzababarirwa May God bless you. Imana ibahe umugisha. if you become one with nushaka kuba umwe You may be seated. Mushobora kwicara. Jesus. na Yesu. We will now close in prayer. Tugiye gusozesha isengesho. You will go to heaven. Uzajya mu ijuru. May I sit here? Ni byiza kwicara hano? You will escape going to hell. Uzakizwa kujya mu muriro w' iteka. Let's begin. Reka dutangire. Jesus can heal your life. Yesu ashobora gukiza ubugingo bwawe. Jesus will protect you from Yesu azakurinda ikibi Simple Commands all evil. cyose. Stand up. Haguruka Jesus rose from the dead. Yesu yazutse mu bapfuye. Sit down. Icara Jesus is God of all. Yesu ni Imana kuri bose. Come here. Ngwino hano. The Holy Spirit will fill you. Umwuka Wera azakuzura. Go there. Genda. Repent from you sins and be Ukwiriye kwihana Jya hariya. baptized into Christ. ukubatizwa mu izina rya Kristo. Let me see. Reka ndebe. Jesus is my hope and my life. Yesu ni Ibyiringiro byanjye n'ubugingo Bring it to me. ...nzanira. bwanjye. Go home. Jya mu rugo. / Taha. God has had mercy on me. Imana yangiriye imbabazi. Jya i muhira. He will do the same for you. Izagukorera gutyo nawe. Come with me. Ngwino tujyane. Talk to me. Mbwira. Worship Services (Kujya gusenga) Listen to me. Nyumva. What time is the worship? Gusenga bitangira ryari? Ntega amatwi. When is the Bible study? Kwiga Bibliya bitangira saa ngahe? Speak slowly. Vuga buhoro buhoro. When is the prayer meeting? Muterana gusenga saa ngahe? Slow down. Itonde. Amasengesho ni saa ngahe? Stop here. Hagarara hano. Do you meet at the building Muteranira mu rusengero Stop doing that. Reka gukora ibyo. or t home? cyangwa i muhira? Reka gukora utyo. Let us pray. Dusenge. Go away. Genda. Reka dusenge. Ngaho genda. Let us sing. Turirimbe. Va hano. (negative) (flee) Reka turirimbe. Let's go. Reka tugende. We will take the communion. Turasangira ifunguro ryera. Leave. Genda. We will take the offering. Tugiye gutura. Be patient. Ihangane. This is the time for testimony. Uyu ni umwanya w'ubuhamya. Calm down. Tuza. / Gira ituze. Do you need prayers? Mufite ibintu byo gusengerwa? Be quiet. Itonde./ Tuza. I need prayers for ... Nkeneye amsengesho yerekeye ... Wait for me. Ndinda. sickness uburwayi Call for help. Hamagara uwo kugufasha. forgiveness of sins kubabarirwa ibyaha Help me. Mfasha. wisdom kugira ubwenge bushishoza Is there anyone who can help? Ni hagire umfasha? peace amahoro Call the police. Hamagara abapolisi. joy umunezero Go get someone to help. Genda, ushake umuntu wo kudufasha. to get a job kubona akazi No, absolutely not. Ashwi! Nta na gato! do well in school gukora neza mu ishuli Open the door. Kingura urugi. Fungura urugi. Can you help me learn Kinyarwanda? Wamfasha kwiga Close the door. Kinga urugi. ikinyarwanda? Funga urugi. Do you know someone who can Wamenya umuntu window idirishya teach Kinyarwanda? wamfasha kwiga ikinyarwanda? Come and eat. Ngwino, ufungure. What do you call this in Kinyarwanda? Bino byitwa ngo iki mu kinyarwanda? Come and drink something. Ngwino ufate icyo kunywa. How do you say ... in Kinyarwanda? Bavuga ... mu kinyarwanda bate? Isn't there food for me? Ibyo si ibiryo byanjye? Can you write it down for me? Wabinyandikira? Give me something to eat. Mpa icyo kurya. What does ... mean in English? Bisobanurwa ngo iki mu cyongereza? Give me something to drink. Mpa icyo kunywa. How do you say that in English? Wabivuga ute mu cyongereza? Stop. That's enough. Rekera aho. Birahagije. Can you translate this into English? Wasobanura ibyo mu cyongereza? Go left. Jya i bumoso. Can you translate this into Kinyar- Wasobanura ibyo mu Go right. Jya i buryo. wanda? kinyarwanda? Turn around. Zenguruka. Can you help me read this? Wamfasha gusoma ibi? Go back. Subira inyuma. Am I saying the words clearly? Ndi kuvuga amagambo neza? Go further. Komeza imbere. Do you understand what I'm saying? Urasobanukirwa n'ibyo mvuga? Go straight ahead. Komeza ugana imbere. When talking can you speak slowly? Wavuga buhoro buhoro. Stop. Hagarara. I don't understand what you are saying. Sinumva ibyo uri buvuga. Come back. Garuka. Can you repeat it? Wabisubiramo? Do it now. Bikore ubungubu. Repeat it slowly please. Subiramo witonze nyabuneka. Bikore nonaha. Come tomorrow. Uzaze ejo. Classification of words ibyiciro by' amagambo I need it today. Nkeneye ... uyu munsi. possessive nyabyo/ nyirabyo Don't do that again. Ntiwongere. noun izina Ntusubire gukora ibyo. pronoun insimburazina That is not good. Ibyo sibyiza. verb inshinga Show respect. Jya wubaha abantu. adjective intera / indangazina Show me what you have. Nyereka icyo ufite. adverb umugereka Tell me where you got that. Mbwira aho wabonye ibyo. singular ubuke Mbwira aho wabibonye. plural ubwinshi Give it to me. ...mpe past impitagihe Take it away. ...vaneho present indagihe Put it down. ...shyire hasi. future inzagihe Lift it up. ...terure phrase interuro ...zamure question ikibazo Pull it to you. ...korere command itegeko ...kururireho statement icyemezo Push it away. ...sunike. Run. Iruka. Get down! Ca bugufi. Pronouns (insimbunzina) Silence! Ceceka. singular (ubuke) Go! Genda! me jye / jyewe you wowe Language Learning (Kwiga indimi) he we I want to learn Kinyarwanda. Ndashaka kwiga ikinyarwanda. she we plural (ubwinshi) to climb down kururuka we twe / twebwe to climb up kurira you all mwe / mwebwe to come kuza they bo to cook guteka Subjects (ruhamwa) to count kubara I + verb root nda... / ndi ... to cultivate guhinga you u... to dig gucukura he/she/it a... to dislike kwanga we tu... / du... to dislike completely kuzinukwa you all mu... to do something together gufatanya they ba to drink kunywa Examples to eat kurya I go. Ndagenda. to encourage kwihanganisha You go. Uragenda. to feel cold gukonja He goes. Aragenda. to feel hot gushyuha We go. Turagenda. to feel warm gususuruka You all go. Muragenda. to flee guhunga They go. Baragenda. to forgive kubabarira Verbs (Inshinga) to go (place specified) kujya present is usually indicated by an ...ra... to go kugenda future is usually indicated by a ...za... to harvest gusarura past is usually indicated by an ending of ..ye,..se,..ze, ..tse. to hate kwanga to hate each other kwangana to cultivate guhinda to have kugira (...fite) present future past to heal gukiza ndahinga nzahinga nahinze to help gufasha urahinga uzahinga wahinze to kill kwica arahinga azahinga yahinze to know kumenya turahinga tuzahinga twahinze to lay down kuryama murahinga muzahinga mwahinze to leave gusiga barahinga bazahinga bahinze to lie kubeshya to look kureba Some useful verbs: to look for gushaka / gushakisha to ask for something lost kurangisha to loose gutakaza to ask the way kuyoboza to lose the way kuyoba to bathe kwiyuhagira to love gukunda to be happy kwishima to love each other gukundana to be lost kuzimira to miss kubura to beat gukubita to pick up gusoroma to believe kwizera to play gukina to build kubaka to pray / worship gusenga to buy kugura to press gukanda to calm guhoza to read gusoma to clean gusukura to repay kwishyura to run kwiruka to search gushakashaka to see kubona to seek healing kwivuza to sell kugurisha to show kugaragaza / kwerekana to sin gucumura to sleep gusinzira to speak kuvuga to stay gusigara to steal kwiba to stop kureka to think gutekereza to wake up gukanguka to walk gutembera / kugendagenda to wash koza to work gukora to write kwandika