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Phrases
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In Kirundi, hello is Amahoro and thank you is Murakoze. Here are 19 everyday Kirundi phrases with pronunciation, for travel and a first conversation.
How to say hello in Kirundi · How to say thank you in Kirundi · How to say goodbye in Kirundi · How to say please in Kirundi · How to say sorry in Kirundi
| English | Kirundi |
|---|---|
| Hello | Amahoro Literally "peace", the everyday greeting. |
| Goodbye | Murabeho Said to more than one person / politely. |
| Please | Ndagusavye Literally "I beg/ask you"; placed before or after the request. |
| Thank you | Murakoze |
| Yes | Ego |
| No | Oya |
| Excuse me / Sorry | Mbabarira |
| Do you speak English? | Uravuga Icongereza? |
| I don't understand | Sinumva |
| Please speak slowly | Vuga gahoro gahoro, ndagusavye |
| How much is it? | Ni angahe? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Ubwiherero buri hehe? Fill the gap with the place. |
| I'd like this, please | Nipfuza iki, ndagusavye |
| The bill, please | Ifatura, ndagusavye |
| Where is …? | … iri hehe? Fill the gap with the place. |
| Help! | Mfashe! |
| I need a doctor | Nkeneye muganga |
| Call the police! | Hamagara abapolisi! |
| Can you help me? | Woba wanyifasha? |
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