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Rundi Grammar - Give your Opinion

Hi Rundi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about giving opinions in Rundi. Sharing opinions is always an essential aspect of human beings as it helps to connect and communicate with others. People have different perspectives on various issues, and they express it differently in different languages. This lesson will help you to express your opinions in Rundi more confidently and fluently. So, let's dive in!

Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Pronouns & Gender.

Expressing Opinions

Let's start with the basics. To express your opinion in Rundi, you need to use the verb "kugura" which means "to think."

Here are some examples:

Rundi	Pronunciation	English
Ndi kugura ko ibibazo ni iriheza	ndi kuɡura ko ibibazo ni iriheza	I think the question is easy
Ntaho urakoresha itumanaho	ntaho urakoresha itumanaho	I don't think you should use that machine
Nakuguruza	na kuɡuruza	I have an opinion
Abantu bose bazo ku kugura	abantu bose bazo kuɡura	Everyone will have an opinion

In Rundi, the verb "kugura" is followed by the conjunction "ko" to link your opinion with an idea or a statement. After the conjunction "ko," you can use the noun or the clause that you want to express your opinion.

Here's an example:

Ndakugura ko urukundo rwacu rwarabuze

ndakuɡura ko urukundo rwacu rwarabuze

I think our love has faded away

Here, "kugura" is followed by "ko," and "urukundo rwacu rwarabuze" is the opinion.

There are different ways of expressing your opinion in Rundi, depending on the intensity and strength you want to convey. Let's explore them one by one.

Mild Opinions

When expressing a mild opinion, you can use the verb "gukunda," which means "to like."

Here are some examples:

Rundi	Pronunciation	English
Ndukunda ibyo wemerera	ndukuɗa ibyo wemerera	I like what you're wearing
Ndukoresha icumu cy' umugati	ndukoresha it͡ʃumu t͡ʃyʔumugati	I like the taste of honey

"Kugura" and "gukunda" are interchangeable when expressing mild opinions.

Strong Opinions

When expressing strong opinions, you can use the verb "kwizerana," which means "to be sure."

Here are some examples:

Rundi	Pronunciation	English
Ndi kwizerana ko ari ikintu gitoya	ndi kwizerana ko ari ikintu gitɔja	I am sure it's a bad thing
Nikwizerana ko yabaye ibitangaza nka ba bakenyeri	niɡwizerana ko jabaɗe ibitangaza ŋka ba bakenjeri	I am convinced it was a miracle like the apostles

Here, "kwizerana" is followed by "ko," and the statement is what you're sure about.

Expressing Agreement and Disagreement

When you want to agree or disagree with someone in Rundi, you can use the following expressions:

Agreement

• Ego (Yes)
• Urakoze (Thank you)
• Nibyo (That's right)
• Niba (If)
• Yewe (True, correct)

Disagreement

• Oya (No)
• Ntaco (It's not like that)
• Ntibyo (That's not it)
• Ntiba (Or not)

Here's a dialogue so you can see these phrases in context:

• Person 1: Hari icyo bibazo bifite uburenganzira bwo gusaba umuntu ko angana umujyi wabo? (Is it wrong to ask someone if they like their city?)
• Person 2: Oya, ntaco. Ko bamwe bakunda bagira ubwabo ngo ntibanezerewe. (No, it's not like that. Some people like where they come from and don't need to be convinced)

Conclusion

Voila! You have learned the basics of expressing opinions in Rundi. Remember, practice makes perfect. To improve your Rundi Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Adjectives & Conditional Mood.

Other Lessons

• How to Use Have
• How to Use Be
• Negation
• Gender
• Pronouns
• Adjectives
• Plurals
• Conditional Mood
• Questions

Sources

• Rundi Grammar - How to Use "Be"