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How Rundi and English compare

Shared writing system

Rundi 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

Rundi 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.

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

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

Common Rundi phrases in English

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

Greetings

Greetings: Rundi phrases and their English translations
RundiEnglish
MurahoHello
Igitondo cizaGood morning
Umugoroba mwizaGood afternoon
Umugoroba mwizaGood evening
Ijoro ryizaGood night
SezeraGoodbye
Turabonana hanyumaSee you later
Turabonana ejoSee you tomorrow
IkazeWelcome
Mumeze gute?How are you?
Ndakomeye, urakozeI am fine, thank you
Ugire umusi mwizaHave a good day

Courtesy

Courtesy: Rundi phrases and their English translations
RundiEnglish
NdagusavyePlease
MurakozeThank you
Murakoze caneThank you very much
UrakazeYou are welcome
EgoYes
OyaNo
MbabariraExcuse me
MbabariraI am sorry
Nta ngoraneNo problem
Ego caneOf course
Urakoze caneCongratulations
Amahirwe masaGood luck

Introductions

Introductions: Rundi phrases and their English translations
RundiEnglish
Izina ryawe ni nde?What is your name?
Ni vyiza ko twamenyaNice to meet you
Uvuye hehe?Where are you from?
Ufise imyaka ingahe?How old are you?
Ndi umunyeshureI am a student
Ndi hano mu biruhukoI am here on holiday
Ndi hano kubera akaziI am here for work
Uyu ni umugenzi wanjeThis is my friend

Numbers

Numbers: Rundi phrases and their English translations
RundiEnglish
UmweOne
KabiriTwo
GatatuThree
BaneFour
GatanuFive
GatandatuSix
IndwiSeven
UmunaniEight
IcendaNine
IcumiTen
IjanaOne hundred
IgihumbiOne thousand

Time and dates

Time and dates: Rundi phrases and their English translations
RundiEnglish
Uyu musiToday
EjoTomorrow
EjoYesterday
UbuNow
MunyumaLater
Ni isaha ingahe?What time is it?
Mu gitondoIn the morning
Ku mugorobaIn the evening
KuwambereMonday
Ku wa gatanuFriday
Indwi izaNext week
Isaha imweOne hour

Directions and travel

Directions and travel: Rundi phrases and their English translations
RundiEnglish
None ubwogero buri hehe?Where is the bathroom?
Ibarabara ry’igariyamoshi riri hehe?Where is the train station?
Ikibuga c'indege kiri hehe?Where is the airport?
Noshikayo gute?How do I get there?
Hindukira ibubamfuTurn left
Hindukira iburyoTurn right
Genda ugororotseGo straight ahead
Ni hafiIt is near
Ni kureIt is far
NdazimiyeI am lost
Ndakeneye taxiI need a taxi
None noshobora kugura hehe itike?Where can I buy a ticket?
Itike ni ingahe?How much is the ticket?
Mbega kugenda n’amaguru biratekanye?Is it safe to walk?

Food and restaurants

Food and restaurants: Rundi phrases and their English translations
RundiEnglish
NdashonjeI am hungry
NdanyoteweI am thirsty
Amazi, ndagusavyeWater, please
Imeza y'abantu babiri, ndabinginzeA table for two, please
Ivyo kurya, ndagusavyeThe menu, please
None mwebwe mugira inama iki?What do you recommend?
Nshaka ibiI would like this
Biraryoshe caneIt is delicious
Itegeko, ndagusavyeThe bill, please
Sindya inyamaI do not eat meat
Ndafise allergie ku vyo kuryaI have a food allergy
IkawaCoffee
IcayiTea
UmukateBread

Shopping and money

Shopping and money: Rundi phrases and their English translations
RundiEnglish
None ivyo bigura angahe?How much does this cost?
Birazimvye caneIt is too expensive
Woba wemera amakarata y’inguzanyo?Do you accept credit cards?
Ndiko ndarondera gusaI am just looking
NzobitwaraI will take it
GufunguraOpen
BifunzeClosed
InjiraEntrance
SohokaExit
None isoko riri hehe?Where is the market?

Emergency and health

Emergency and health: Rundi phrases and their English translations
RundiEnglish
GufashaHelp
Hamagara umugangaCall a doctor
Hamagara abapolisiCall the police
Ndakeneye gufashwaI need help
NdarwayeI am sick
Ibitaro biri hehe?Where is the hospital?
None iyo farmasi iri hehe?Where is the pharmacy?
Hano birababazaIt hurts here
Ndakeneye umugangaI need a doctor
Hari ibitaro biri hafi?Is there a hospital nearby?

Getting help with language

Getting help with language: Rundi phrases and their English translations
RundiEnglish
Woba uvuga Icongereza?Do you speak English?
Ntaco ntahuraI do not understand
NdatahuraI understand
Ndagusavye uvuge buhoroPlease speak slowly
Ndagusavye usubiremwo ivyoPlease repeat that
Ndagusavye uvyandike .Please write it down
None ivyo bisigura iki?What does this mean?
None ivyo mubivuga gute?How do you say this?
Ndiko ndigaI am learning
Ndavuga gatoI speak a little
Woba ushobora kumfasha?Can you help me?
SinziI do not know

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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 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.

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