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Rundi Vocabulary - Fruits

Hi Rundi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the names of fruits in Rundi. Let's get started! Don't forget to use the Polyglot Club website to connect with native speakers and ask them any questions you may have. You can also improve your Rundi Vocabulary by checking our previous lessons.

Common Fruits

Here are some of the most common fruits in Rundi:

Rundi	Pronunciation	English
Imyenda	EE-myen-dah	Mango
Umunyinya	Oo-moo-nyeen-yah	Orange
Ikinwa	EE-keen-wah	Banana
Ubuhoro	Oo-boo-hoh-roh	Pineapple
Amayobera	Ah-mah-yoh-beh-rah	Grapefruit
Ibiriti	EE-bee-ree-tee	Peaches
Imaninja	EE-mah-neen-jah	Pineapple
Amazi mashya	Ah-mah-zee mah-shyah	Watermelon
Icyayi	EE-chya-yee	Cherry

Dialogue

• Person 1: Wewe, umenyonya imyenda iringanani? (Hey, have you tasted the ripe mango?)
• Person 2: Ndiyo, ni tamu sana. (Yes, it's very sweet.)

• Person 1: Naomba nikanunue ikinwa igitoki. (I would like to buy some ripe bananas.)
• Person 2: Hadi yakikua mapema mno leo? (How early do you want them to be ripe today?)

Less Common Fruits

Here are some less common but still important fruits:

Rundi	Pronunciation	English
Umutomoti	Oo-moo-toh-moh-tee	Grape
Izabibu	EE-zah-bee-boo	Raisins
Indazi	Een-dah-zee	Coconut
Amarwa y'inkuzi	Ah-mah-rwah yeen-koo-zee	Blackberries

Cultural Information

In Rundi culture, certain fruits are associated with certain rituals or ceremonies. For example, Umutomoti (grape) is often used in communion during church ceremonies, and Indazi (coconut) is a symbol of hospitality and is often served to guests during social gatherings.

Fruit Vocabulary Practice

Can you name the fruit in Rundi given its English translation? Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences below:

1. I would like to buy some __________. Answer: imyenda (mango)

2. Do you like __________? Answer: inanasi (pineapple)

3. My grandmother makes a delicious pie with __________. Answer: ibiriti (peaches)

4. I will have an __________ and some toast for breakfast. Answer: unyinyi (orange)

5. How do you say "fruit" in Rundi? Answer: ibitambara

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now learned the names of several fruits in Rundi. Keep practicing and using these words in context. And remember, connecting with native speakers through Polyglot Club is a great way to improve your Rundi skills.

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Sources

• Fruit
• Mango
• Coconut

Impressive work on finishing this lesson! Explore these additional pages to enhance your understanding: Express Surprise & Numbers.

Other Lessons

• How to say Good Bye?
• Geography
• Landscape and weather
• Health
• Count to 10
• Useful expressions
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Drinks
• Express Surprise
• Time

Sources

• Rundi Vocabulary - Expressing gratitude
• Rundi Vocabulary - Greetings