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<span link>Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/Food|Food]] & [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]].</span> | |||
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===Lesson 13: Rwanda Facts & Geography || Kinyarwanda for ...=== | ===Lesson 13: Rwanda Facts & Geography || Kinyarwanda for ...=== | ||
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==Other Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]] | |||
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise|Express Surprise]] | |||
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/Food|Food]] | |||
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]] | |||
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]] | |||
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/Health|Health]] | |||
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]] | |||
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]] | |||
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]] | |||
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]] | |||
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==Sources== | |||
* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/Geography Kinyarwanda Vocabulary - Geography] | |||
* [https://www.indifferentlanguages.com/words/geography/kinyarwanda Do You Know How to Say Geography in Kinyarwanda?] | |||
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Latest revision as of 22:03, 27 March 2023
Hi Kinyarwanda learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most common words and expressions related to geography in Kinyarwanda. Knowing some basic geography terms in Kinyarwanda can help you communicate better when discussing travel, directions, or when watching TV or reading news about Rwanda. Don't worry if you don't know anything about Kinyarwanda geography, we will cover everything you need to know!
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Food & Fruits.
Regions[edit | edit source]
Rwanda is divided into five provinces, which are further subdivided into districts. Here's a list of the provinces in Kinyarwanda:
| Kinyarwanda | English | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Iburasirazuba | Eastern Province | ee-boo-rah-see-rah-zoo-bah |
| Amajyaruguru | Southern Province | ah-mah-jyah-roo-goo-roo |
| Intara y'Iburengerazuba | Northern Province | een-tah-rah-yee-boo-rehn-gehn-rah-zoo-bah |
| Intara y'Amajyepfo | Western Province | een-tah-rah-yah-mah-jyahyeh-pfoh |
| Intara y'Uburengerazuba | Kigali City | een-tah-rah-yoo-boo-rehn-gehn-rah-zoo-bah |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Ubu muri Iburasirazuba hari he? (What's in the Eastern Province?)
- Person 2: Hari ibyatsi n'imisozi mikuru. (There are many hills and big forests.)
Landmarks[edit | edit source]
Now, let's learn some of the most popular landmarks in Rwanda. Being able to name them in Kinyarwanda can make it easier for you to give or follow directions.
| Kinyarwanda | English | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Akagera | Akagera National Park | ah-kah-geh-rah |
| Urugori rw'Inka | Cow Island | oo-roo-goh-ree-roo-ing-kah |
| Igihombo cya Nyungwe | Nyungwe Forest | ee-gee-hohm-boh-tyah-nyoon-gweh |
| Uruhongore rw'Amavubi | Amavubi Stadium | oo-roo-hohngo-reh-roo-ah-mah-voo-bee |
| Efifi | Cyangugu | eh-fee-fee |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Ndi kumwe na Nyungwe Forest. Uretse igihombo cya Nyungwe birihari? (I'm close to Nyungwe Forest, except the forest, what else is there?)
- Person 2: Hari urugendo rwa byacu, ibituro n'amashuri y'ikiyaga gifite ahantu hano. (There are our cultural heritage sites, schools of tourism, they are located here.)
Bodies of Water[edit | edit source]
Rwanda is a landlocked country, but it is blessed with many beautiful lakes and rivers. Let's explore some of them:
| Kinyarwanda | English | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Muhazi | Lake Muhazi | moo-ha-zee |
| Ruhondo | Lake Ruhondo | roo-hon-doh |
| Mugesera | Akanyaru River | moo-geh-seh-rah |
| Akagera | Akagera River | ah-kah-geh-rah |
| Bugesera | Bugesera Swamp | boo-geh-seh-rah |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Ndashaka kujya kubona uwo muturage wo kubira inkoko mu Muhazi, ushaka kujya n'abandi? (I want to visit the farmer who raises chickens in Muhazi. Do you want to come with me?)
- Person 2: Oya, aho hari akanyana kabyicyemure, tuzagire ukuntu tugenda. (Sure, there is a beautiful river nearby, we can go on the way back.)
Mountains[edit | edit source]
Rwanda is famously referred to as the "land of a thousand hills." Here are some of the most famous mountains in Rwanda:
| Kinyarwanda | English | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Birunga | Virunga Mountains | bee-roon-gah |
| Muhabura | Mount Muhabura | moo-hah-boo-rah |
| Karisimbi | Mount Karisimbi | kah-ree-seem-bee |
| Gahinga | Mount Gahinga | gah-heen-gah |
| Sabyinyo | Mount Sabyinyo | sah-bee-nyoh |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Ni mureke gusura iby'isi mu birunga? (Shall we climb the Virunga Mountains?)
- Person 2: Ivyo biri ku musaraba wacu kandi bifite umunsi udashobora kwifata, tujye natwe. (It's near our village and it only takes one day, let's go together.)
Directions[edit | edit source]
Finally, let's learn some common phrases to ask for and give directions in Kinyarwanda:
| Kinyarwanda | English | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Ejoheza | Go straight | ay-joh-heh-zah |
| Tora itara ry'ubuzima | Take the main road | toh-rah ee-tah-rah-ree-oo-boo-zee-mah |
| Subira | Turn back | soo-beer-rah |
| Sura ahantu hose | Turn everywhere | soo-rah ah-hahn-too ho-seh |
| Tana ibiro | Cross the bridge | tah-nah ee-beer-oh |
| Inzozi rwagasabo | Follow the railway | een-zoh-zee roo-gah-sah-boh |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Ndashaka kubarirana igihe mfiteho munsi, wasobanura ndebe? (I want to distinguish directions when I have no GPS, can you explain?)
- Person 2: Muhurire kuri iki ntimura. (Stand by this spot here.)
- Person 1: Okay.
- Person 2: Tora itara ry'ubuzima, dereva afite kurinda biri, ubanza bakwirukana na KBS. (Take the main road, the driver has to wait for you there, you will need to take the KBS bus first.)
- Person 1: Murakoze soko. (Thank you very much.)
That's it for this lesson! Don't forget to practice these new words and phrases with native speakers and keep improving your Kinyarwanda. If you want to learn more vocabulary, check out our Vocabulary page.
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Videos[edit | edit source]
Lesson 13: Rwanda Facts & Geography || Kinyarwanda for ...[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Clothes
- Express Surprise
- Food
- Days of the Week
- Colors
- Health
- Drinks
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Count to 10
- Feelings and Emotions