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Welcome to the Rundi Vocabulary - Count to 10 lesson. This lesson will teach you the basics of counting in Rundi. Please feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/rundi Rundi] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to count to 10 in Rundi. Rundi language is mostly spoken in Burundi, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Burundi is a country located in East Africa, and it is mostly known for its beautiful countryside and its rich cultural festivals. Therefore, in this lesson, we will not only focus on counting but also provide cultural and interesting facts about Burundi. 🦁
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==Main Words==
== Counting to 10 in Rundi ==
Below is a table of the main words used for counting in Rundi, with their pronunciation and English translation. Β 
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Before we start counting in Rundi, it is essential to know the Rundi numbers from 1 to 5. Let's see them in the table below.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Rundi !! Pronunciation !! English
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! Word in Rundi !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| umwe || um-weh || one
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|-
| kabiri || ka-bee-ree || one
| ibiri || ee-bee-ree || two
|-
|-
| kane || ka-neh || two
| gatatu || ga-ta-tu || three
|-
|-
| kati || ka-tee || three
| kane || ka-ne || four
|-
|-
| ine || ee-neh || four
| gatanu || ga-ta-nu || five
|-
|}
| icumi || ee-koo-mee || five
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Now, we can continue with our lesson, and see how to count from 6 to 10.
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{| class="wikitable"
! Rundi !! Pronunciation !! English
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|-
| ishize || ee-shee-zeh || six
| gatandatu || ga-tan-da-tu || six
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|-
| ishavu || ee-sha-voo || seven
| umunani || oo-moo-na-nee || seven
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| ibiri || ee-bee-ree || eight
| cumi || choo-mee || eight
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|-
| icumi na nyinshi || ee-koo-mee na neen-shee || nine
| cumi na ibiri || choo-mee-na-ee-bee-ree || nine
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| icumi na makumi || ee-koo-mee na ma-koo-mee || ten
| cumi na gatatu || choo-mee-na-ga-ta-tu || ten
|}
|}


==Useful Phrases==
It is important to note that in Rundi, the numbers from 6 to 9 are a combination of the prior numbers, and from 11 to 19 is a combination of ten and the prior numbers. For instance, 11 is "igihumbi na umwe" which means "ten and one". Therefore, understanding numbers from 1 to 10 is essential.
Here are some useful phrases in Rundi that use the words above:
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Let's put the numbers in context.
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* Person 1: Uyu rwatsi nidufashe kwandika ibaruwa. (Can you help us write a letter tonight?)
* Person 2: Yewe, twapfuye gatandatu. (Yes, we finished at six o'clock.)
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== Cultural Facts ==
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Burundi is a country with a rich cultural heritage. The country has many ethnic groups, each with its unique customs, music, and dance. The most famous Burundian dance is the "Drum Dance," which UNESCO has recognized as part of the world's cultural heritage. The drum dance is a dance that involves various traditional drums, dancers, and singers. The dance has a historical and cultural significance, as it symbolizes reconciliation, unity, and social cohesion among the various Burundian ethnic groups.
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Other dances in Burundi include the "Umuganda Dance," performed by the Twa community, and the "Amakombe Dance," performed by the Hutu people. Burundians also enjoy playing traditional board games, such as "manala" and "inkankuro."
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Burundians celebrate many festivals, including the National Independence Day, on July 1st, and the "Umutima W’Abantu" festival, which translates to "the heart of the people." The Umutima W'Abantu festival is a time for Burundians to celebrate their culture, music, and food by showcasing their traditional dance, music, and cuisine.
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To improve your [[Language/Rundi|Rundi]] [[Language/Rundi/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=69 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/rundi/question questions]!


* Kabiri ni kane? (ka-bee-ree nee ka-neh?) – Is it two?
== Sources ==
* Ine na icumi? (ee-neh na ee-koo-mee?) – Is it four and five?
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burundi Burundi]
* Ishize na ibiri? (ee-shee-zeh na ee-bee-ree?) – Is it six and eight?
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burundian_dance Burundian Dance]
* Icumi na nyinshi na makumi? (ee-koo-mee na neen-shee na ma-koo-mee?) – Is it nine, ten?
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umutima_W%27Abantu Umutima W'Abantu]


<hr>➑ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➑ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


==Related Lessons==
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* [[Language/Rundi/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
* [[Language/Rundi/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]]
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Rundi Vocabulary - Count to 10

Hi Rundi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to count to 10 in Rundi. Rundi language is mostly spoken in Burundi, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Burundi is a country located in East Africa, and it is mostly known for its beautiful countryside and its rich cultural festivals. Therefore, in this lesson, we will not only focus on counting but also provide cultural and interesting facts about Burundi. 🦁

Counting to 10 in Rundi

Before we start counting in Rundi, it is essential to know the Rundi numbers from 1 to 5. Let's see them in the table below.

Rundi Pronunciation English
umwe um-weh one
ibiri ee-bee-ree two
gatatu ga-ta-tu three
kane ka-ne four
gatanu ga-ta-nu five

Now, we can continue with our lesson, and see how to count from 6 to 10.

Rundi Pronunciation English
gatandatu ga-tan-da-tu six
umunani oo-moo-na-nee seven
cumi choo-mee eight
cumi na ibiri choo-mee-na-ee-bee-ree nine
cumi na gatatu choo-mee-na-ga-ta-tu ten

It is important to note that in Rundi, the numbers from 6 to 9 are a combination of the prior numbers, and from 11 to 19 is a combination of ten and the prior numbers. For instance, 11 is "igihumbi na umwe" which means "ten and one". Therefore, understanding numbers from 1 to 10 is essential.

Let's put the numbers in context.

  • Person 1: Uyu rwatsi nidufashe kwandika ibaruwa. (Can you help us write a letter tonight?)
  • Person 2: Yewe, twapfuye gatandatu. (Yes, we finished at six o'clock.)

Cultural Facts

Burundi is a country with a rich cultural heritage. The country has many ethnic groups, each with its unique customs, music, and dance. The most famous Burundian dance is the "Drum Dance," which UNESCO has recognized as part of the world's cultural heritage. The drum dance is a dance that involves various traditional drums, dancers, and singers. The dance has a historical and cultural significance, as it symbolizes reconciliation, unity, and social cohesion among the various Burundian ethnic groups.

Other dances in Burundi include the "Umuganda Dance," performed by the Twa community, and the "Amakombe Dance," performed by the Hutu people. Burundians also enjoy playing traditional board games, such as "manala" and "inkankuro."

Burundians celebrate many festivals, including the National Independence Day, on July 1st, and the "Umutima W’Abantu" festival, which translates to "the heart of the people." The Umutima W'Abantu festival is a time for Burundians to celebrate their culture, music, and food by showcasing their traditional dance, music, and cuisine.

To improve your Rundi Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources


➑ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➑ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎