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How Kinyarwanda and English compare

Shared writing system

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.

Unrelated language families

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.

Sentence structure changes

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.

Speakers

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.

Common Kinyarwanda phrases in English

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

Greetings

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

Courtesy

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

Introductions

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

Numbers

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

Time and dates

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

Directions and travel

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?

Food and restaurants

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

Shopping and money

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?

Emergency and health

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?

Getting help with language

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.

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.

About Kinyarwanda Language

Alphabet

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

Vowels

a (like 'ah')e (like 'eh')i (like 'ee')o (like 'oh')u (like 'oo')

Consonants

bc ('ch' as in 'chat')cy ('ch' followed by 'y', similar to 'ch' in 'chew' but palatalized)dfghj ('j' as in 'judge')jy ('j' followed by 'y', palatalized similar to 'j' in 'judge')kmnny ('ñ' as in 'canyon')ppf ('pf' as in German 'Pferd')rssh ('sh' as in 'shoe')shy ('sh' followed by 'y', palatalized 'sh')tts ('ts' as in 'cats')vwyz

Phonetics

Features a distinctive set of sounds, including the 'ch' sound (like 'ch' in 'church') and the 'j' sound (like 'j' in 'jump').

Grammar and Syntax

Verb-subject-object (VSO) order is common. Utilizes noun class systems and extensive prefixes and suffixes to express grammatical relations.

Loanwords

Incorporates words from French, English, and Swahili due to historical and ongoing cultural interactions.

Language Family

Belongs to the Bantu group within the Niger-Congo language family.

Writing Systems

Uses the Latin script, adapted during the 20th century. Historically, also used a variant of the Mwangwego script.

Writing System History

Adopted the Latin script influenced by European missionaries and colonial administration.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 15 million speakers, making it the dominant language in Rwanda.

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