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How English and Rundi compare

Shared writing system

English and Rundi are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.

Unrelated language families

English belongs to the Indo-European family while Rundi belongs to the Niger-Congo family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.

Matching sentence structure

Both languages follow subject-verb-object (SVO) order, so clauses usually keep their shape during translation. Words tend to land in a similar position, which makes it easier to check a translation against the original even without fluency.

Speakers

English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers. Rundi: Approximately 10.4 million speakers in Burundi, with additional speakers in neighboring countries.

Common English phrases in Rundi

Everyday phrases translated from English to Rundi — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

Hello
Muraho
Good morning
Igitondo ciza
Good afternoon
Umugoroba mwiza
Good evening
Umugoroba mwiza
Good night
Ijoro ryiza
Goodbye
Sezera
See you later
Turabonana hanyuma
See you tomorrow
Turabonana ejo
Welcome
Ikaze
How are you?
Mumeze gute?
I am fine, thank you
Ndakomeye, urakoze
Have a good day
Ugire umusi mwiza

Courtesy

Please
Ndagusavye
Thank you
Murakoze
Thank you very much
Murakoze cane
You are welcome
Urakaze
Yes
Ego
No
Oya
Excuse me
Mbabarira
I am sorry
Mbabarira
No problem
Nta ngorane
Of course
Ego cane
Congratulations
Urakoze cane
Good luck
Amahirwe masa

Introductions

What is your name?
Izina ryawe ni nde?
Nice to meet you
Ni vyiza ko twamenya
Where are you from?
Uvuye hehe?
How old are you?
Ufise imyaka ingahe?
I am a student
Ndi umunyeshure
I am here on holiday
Ndi hano mu biruhuko
I am here for work
Ndi hano kubera akazi
This is my friend
Uyu ni umugenzi wanje

Numbers

One
Umwe
Two
Kabiri
Three
Gatatu
Four
Bane
Five
Gatanu
Six
Gatandatu
Seven
Indwi
Eight
Umunani
Nine
Icenda
Ten
Icumi
One hundred
Ijana
One thousand
Igihumbi

Time and dates

Today
Uyu musi
Tomorrow
Ejo
Yesterday
Ejo
Now
Ubu
Later
Munyuma
What time is it?
Ni isaha ingahe?
In the morning
Mu gitondo
In the evening
Ku mugoroba
Monday
Kuwambere
Friday
Ku wa gatanu
Next week
Indwi iza
One hour
Isaha imwe

Directions and travel

Where is the bathroom?
None ubwogero buri hehe?
Where is the train station?
Ibarabara ry’igariyamoshi riri hehe?
Where is the airport?
Ikibuga c'indege kiri hehe?
How do I get there?
Noshikayo gute?
Turn left
Hindukira ibubamfu
Turn right
Hindukira iburyo
Go straight ahead
Genda ugororotse
It is near
Ni hafi
It is far
Ni kure
I am lost
Ndazimiye
I need a taxi
Ndakeneye taxi
Where can I buy a ticket?
None noshobora kugura hehe itike?
How much is the ticket?
Itike ni ingahe?
Is it safe to walk?
Mbega kugenda n’amaguru biratekanye?

Food and restaurants

I am hungry
Ndashonje
I am thirsty
Ndanyotewe
Water, please
Amazi, ndagusavye
A table for two, please
Imeza y'abantu babiri, ndabinginze
The menu, please
Ivyo kurya, ndagusavye
What do you recommend?
None mwebwe mugira inama iki?
I would like this
Nshaka ibi
It is delicious
Biraryoshe cane
The bill, please
Itegeko, ndagusavye
I do not eat meat
Sindya inyama
I have a food allergy
Ndafise allergie ku vyo kurya
Coffee
Ikawa
Tea
Icayi
Bread
Umukate

Shopping and money

How much does this cost?
None ivyo bigura angahe?
It is too expensive
Birazimvye cane
Do you accept credit cards?
Woba wemera amakarata y’inguzanyo?
I am just looking
Ndiko ndarondera gusa
I will take it
Nzobitwara
Open
Gufungura
Closed
Bifunze
Entrance
Injira
Exit
Sohoka
Where is the market?
None isoko riri hehe?

Emergency and health

Help
Gufasha
Call a doctor
Hamagara umuganga
Call the police
Hamagara abapolisi
I need help
Ndakeneye gufashwa
I am sick
Ndarwaye
Where is the hospital?
Ibitaro biri hehe?
Where is the pharmacy?
None iyo farmasi iri hehe?
It hurts here
Hano birababaza
I need a doctor
Ndakeneye umuganga
Is there a hospital nearby?
Hari ibitaro biri hafi?

Getting help with language

Do you speak English?
Woba uvuga Icongereza?
I do not understand
Ntaco ntahura
I understand
Ndatahura
Please speak slowly
Ndagusavye uvuge buhoro
Please repeat that
Ndagusavye usubiremwo ivyo
Please write it down
Ndagusavye uvyandike .
What does this mean?
None ivyo bisigura iki?
How do you say this?
None ivyo mubivuga gute?
I am learning
Ndiko ndiga
I speak a little
Ndavuga gato
Can you help me?
Woba ushobora kumfasha?
I do not know
Sinzi

Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.

About Rundi Language

Geographical Distribution

Primarily spoken in Burundi, with speakers also in neighboring countries such as Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin script.

Vowels

aeiou

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnprstvwyz

Phonetics

Features a tonal system with high and low tones that can distinguish word meanings.

Grammar and Syntax

Follows a Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order. Nouns are classified into noun classes, and verbs are inflected for tense, aspect, and mood.

Loanwords

Includes loanwords from French and Swahili due to historical and regional influences.

Language Family

Part of the Bantu branch of the Niger–Congo language family.

Writing Systems

Uses the Latin script adapted for Kirundi phonology.

Writing System History

Developed during the colonial period and standardized for educational and official purposes.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 10.4 million speakers in Burundi, with additional speakers in neighboring countries.

About English Language

Geographical Distribution

English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet. 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

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

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