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Kinyarwanda and English 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.
Kinyarwanda belongs to the Niger-Congo family while English belongs to the Indo-European 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.
Kinyarwanda follows verb-subject-object (VSO) order while English follows subject-verb-object (SVO). The translator has to rebuild each sentence rather than substitute words in place, so the output will not line up word-for-word with your input. Splitting long sentences improves accuracy.
Kinyarwanda: Approximately 15 million speakers, making it the dominant language in Rwanda. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from Kinyarwanda to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| Kinyarwanda | English |
|---|---|
| Mwaramutse | Hello |
| Mwaramutse! | Good morning |
| Mwaramutse | Good afternoon |
| Umugoroba mwiza | Good evening |
| Ijoro ryiza | Good night |
| Muraho | Goodbye |
| Reba nyuma | See you later |
| Ejo tuzakubona | See you tomorrow |
| Murakaza neza | Welcome |
| Mumeze mute? | How are you? |
| Meze neza, murakoze | I am fine, thank you |
| Mugire umunsi mwiza | Have a good day |
| Kinyarwanda | English |
|---|---|
| Nyamuneka | Please |
| Murakoze | Thank you |
| Murakoze cyane | Thank you very much |
| Murakaza neza | You are welcome |
| Yego | Yes |
| Oya | No |
| Mbabarira | Excuse me |
| Mbabarira | I am sorry |
| Ntakibazo | No problem |
| Birumvikana | Of course |
| Twishimiye | Congratulations |
| Amahirwe masa | Good luck |
| Kinyarwanda | English |
|---|---|
| Witwa nde? | What is your name? |
| Nishimiye guhura nawe | Nice to meet you |
| Ukomoka he? | Where are you from? |
| Ufite imyaka ingahe? | How old are you? |
| Ndi umunyeshuri | I am a student |
| Ndi hano mu biruhuko | I am here on holiday |
| Ndi hano ku kazi | I am here for work |
| Iyi ni inshuti yanjye | This is my friend |
| Kinyarwanda | English |
|---|---|
| Imwe | One |
| Babiri | Two |
| Bitatu | Three |
| Bane | Four |
| Bitanu | Five |
| Gatandatu | Six |
| Birindwi | Seven |
| Umunani | Eight |
| Icyenda | Nine |
| Icumi | Ten |
| Ijana | One hundred |
| Igihumbi | One thousand |
| Kinyarwanda | English |
|---|---|
| Uyu munsi | Today |
| Ejo | Tomorrow |
| Ejo | Yesterday |
| Noneho | Now |
| Nyuma | Later |
| Nisaha ki? | What time is it? |
| Mu gitondo | In the morning |
| Nimugoroba | In the evening |
| Ku wa mbere | Monday |
| Ku wa gatanu | Friday |
| Icyumweru gitaha | Next week |
| Isaha imwe | One hour |
| Kinyarwanda | English |
|---|---|
| Ubwiherero buri he? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Gariyamoshi iri he? | Where is the train station? |
| Ikibuga cy'indege kiri he? | Where is the airport? |
| Nagerayo nte? | How do I get there? |
| Hindukirira ibumoso | Turn left |
| Hindukirira iburyo | Turn right |
| Genda imbere | Go straight ahead |
| Ari hafi | It is near |
| Ni kure | It is far |
| Nayobye | I am lost |
| Nkeneye tagisi | I need a taxi |
| Ni he nshobora kugura itike? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| Amatike angahe? | How much is the ticket? |
| Kugenda ni byiza? | Is it safe to walk? |
| Kinyarwanda | English |
|---|---|
| Ndashonje | I am hungry |
| Mfite inyota | I am thirsty |
| Amazi, nyamuneka | Water, please |
| Imbonerahamwe ya babiri, nyamuneka | A table for two, please |
| Ibikubiyemo, nyamuneka | The menu, please |
| Ni iki utanga inama? | What do you recommend? |
| Ndashaka ibi | I would like this |
| Biraryoshe | It is delicious |
| Umushinga w'itegeko | The bill, please |
| Sindya inyama | I do not eat meat |
| Mfite allergie y'ibiryo | I have a food allergy |
| Ikawa | Coffee |
| Icyayi | Tea |
| Umugati | Bread |
| Kinyarwanda | English |
|---|---|
| Bangahe? | How much does this cost? |
| Birahenze cyane | It is too expensive |
| Uremera amakarita y'inguzanyo? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| Ndareba | I am just looking |
| Nzabifata | I will take it |
| Fungura | Open |
| Gufunga | Closed |
| Kwinjira | Entrance |
| Sohoka | Exit |
| Isoko ririhe? | Where is the market? |
| Kinyarwanda | English |
|---|---|
| Ubufasha | Help |
| Hamagara umuganga | Call a doctor |
| Hamagara abapolisi | Call the police |
| Nkeneye ubufasha | I need help |
| Ndarwaye | I am sick |
| Ibitaro biri he? | Where is the hospital? |
| Farumasi irihe? | Where is the pharmacy? |
| Birababaje hano | It hurts here |
| Nkeneye umuganga | I need a doctor |
| Hafi aho hari ibitaro? | Is there a hospital nearby? |
| Kinyarwanda | English |
|---|---|
| Uravuga Icyongereza? | Do you speak English? |
| Sinumva | I do not understand |
| Ndabyumva | I understand |
| Nyamuneka vuga buhoro | Please speak slowly |
| Nyamuneka subiramo | Please repeat that |
| Nyamuneka andika | Please write it down |
| Ibi bivuze iki? | What does this mean? |
| Wabivuga ute? | How do you say this? |
| Ndimo kwiga | I am learning |
| Ndavuga bike | I speak a little |
| Urashobora kumfasha? | Can you help me? |
| Sinzi | I do not know |
Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.
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.
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
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.
Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.
English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.
Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc
The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.
Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Uses the Latin alphabet with specific adaptations: A, B, C, Cy, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, Jy, K, M, N, Ny, O, P, Pf, R, S, Sh, Shy, T, Ts, U, V, W, Y, Z
Features a distinctive set of sounds, including the 'ch' sound (like 'ch' in 'church') and the 'j' sound (like 'j' in 'jump').
Verb-subject-object (VSO) order is common. Utilizes noun class systems and extensive prefixes and suffixes to express grammatical relations.
Incorporates words from French, English, and Swahili due to historical and ongoing cultural interactions.
Belongs to the Bantu group within the Niger-Congo language family.
Uses the Latin script, adapted during the 20th century. Historically, also used a variant of the Mwangwego script.
Adopted the Latin script influenced by European missionaries and colonial administration.
Approximately 15 million speakers, making it the dominant language in Rwanda.
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