Lesson: Vocabulary
Table of common phrases
| english | runyankore |
|---|---|
| No | Ngaha |
| Yes | Eego |
| Thank you | Webare |
| Thank you very much | Webare munonga |
| I miss you | Okamburaho |
| I love you | Ninkukunda |
| I love you so much | Ninkukunda munonga |
| I want to see you | Naaba ninyenda kukureeba |
| See you soon | Nituza kureebana |
| See you later | Nituza kureebana bwanyima kakye |
| How are you today? | Wasiiboota erizooba |
| How are you | Nigahi |
| Your are welcome | Webare kusiima/twakwakiira |
| My name is | Eiziina ryangye ni |
| Good morning | Orire ota? |
| Am fine | Ndyaho |
| Good night | Oraare gye |
| Good day | Osiibe gye |
| Madam | Nyabo |
Table of family relations
| english | runyankore |
|---|---|
| Grandfather | Shwenkuru |
| Grandmother | Nyakwenkuru |
| Father | Taata |
| Mother | Maama |
| Uncle | Shwento |
| Aunt | Shwenkazi |
| Son | Mutabani |
| Daughter | Muhara |
| Mother-in-law | Mazaara |
| Father-in-law | Tatazaara |
| Sister | Munyanyazi |
Table of days of the week
| english | runyankore |
|---|---|
| Monday | orwo’kubanza |
| Tuesday | Orwakabiri |
| Wednesday | Orwakashatu |
| Thursday | Orwakana |
| Friday | Orwakataano |
| Saturday | Orwamukaaga |
| Sunday | Sande |
Table of Numbers
| number | english | runyankore |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | One | Emwe |
| 2 | Two | Ibiri |
| 3 | Three | Ishatu |
| 4 | Four | Ina |
| 5 | Five | Itaano |
| 6 | Six | Mukaaga |
| 7 | Seven | Mushanju |
| 8 | Eight | Munaana |
| 9 | Nine | Mwenda |
| 10 | Ten | Ikumi |
| 11 | Eleven | Ikumi n’emwe |
| 12 | Twelve | Ikumi na ibiri |
| 13 | Thirteen | Ikumi na ishatu |
| 14 | Fourteen | Ikumi na ina |
| 15 | Fifteen | Ikumi na itaano |
| 16 | Sixteen | Ikumi na mukaaga |
| 17 | Seventeen | Ikumi na mushanju |
| 18 | Eighteen | Ikumi na munaana |
| 19 | Nineteen | Ikumi na mwenda |
| 20 | Twenty | Makumi abiri |
| 30 | Thirty | Makumi ashatu |
| 40 | Forty | Makumi ana |
| 50 | Fifty | Makumi ataano |
Table of Months of the Year
| runyankore | english | description |
|---|---|---|
| Biruuru | January | This is the first month of the year and it has thirty days. Many people see it as a fresh start and a time for resolutions and setting. |
| Katambuga | February | This is the second month of the year and usually contains twenty-eight (28) days, or twenty-nine (29) days when it is a leap year. It is mostly known for valentine and it is the shortest month on the calendar and the year. |
| Katumba | March | It is the third month of the year and it has only thirty (30) days. The month of March marks the beginning of spring in some countries and is associated with the change of seasons. |
| Nyaikama | April | It is the fourth month of the year and also has thirty (30) days. It is often associated with springtime and the celebration of Easter in many cultures. |
| Kyabaheesi | May | This is the fifth month of the year and it has 31 days. May is often considered a month of bloom and renewal and it features various holidays and celebrations. |
| Kahinga | June | This is the sixth month of the year and it has thirty (30) days. This marks the beginning of summer in many countries and is typically associated with warm weather and outdoor activities. |
| Nyiriirwe | July | The seventh month of the year with thirty-one (31) days. |
| Kicuransi | August | This is the eighth month and it has thirty-one (31) days. August is typically associated with the end of summer and preparations for the planting seasons. |
| Kamena | September | This is the ninth month of the year and has only thirty days (30). |
| Kashwa | October | It is the tenth month with thirty-one (31) days. It is widely known for Halloween, as well as the changing color of leaves in many regions. |
| Musenene | November | It is the eleventh month with thirty (30) days. This month marks the beginning of harvests. |
| Muzimbezi | December | This is the twelfth month of the year and it has thirty days (30). It is known for various holidays such as Christmas and Boxing Day. |