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Welcome to the lesson on '''Basic Greetings''' in Kinyarwanda! Greetings are the very essence of communication, especially in a culture where relationships and respect are highly valued. In Rwanda, how you greet someone can set the tone for the entire interaction. This lesson will introduce you to various ways to greet both formally and informally, how to say goodbye, and express gratitude.
Understanding greetings is crucial as they are often the first words exchanged between individuals. A simple "hello" can open doors to friendships, conversations, and deeper cultural exchanges. In this lesson, we will cover:
* Formal greetings
* Informal greetings


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* Saying goodbye
 
* Expressing thank you
 
Let’s dive in and learn how to connect with others in Kinyarwanda!


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<p>Welcome to the Kinyarwanda course! This lesson is designed to help you learn basic greetings in Kinyarwanda. Greeting someone is one of the most important ways to show respect and build connections with people, whether you're traveling in Rwanda, meeting new people, or just saying hello.</p>
=== Formal Greetings ===
 
Formal greetings are typically used in professional settings or when addressing someone older or of higher status. They convey respect and politeness. Here are some common formal greetings in Kinyarwanda:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Kinyarwanda !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| Muraho !! /muˈra.ho/ || Hello (formal)
 
|-
 
| Amakuru? !! /amaˈku.ɾu/ || How are you? (formal)
 
|-
 
| Nimeza !! /niˈme.za/ || I am fine (response)
 
|-
 
| Urakaza neza !! /uɾaˈka.za ˈne.za/ || Welcome (formal)
 
|-
 
| Mwiriwe !! /mwiˈɾi.we/ || Good afternoon/evening
 
|-
 
| Ndagutegereje !! /nda.gu.te.ɡeˈɾe.ʒe/ || I have been waiting for you
 
|-
 
| Ni byiza kukubona !! /ni ˈbi.iza ku.kuˈbo.na/ || It’s nice to see you
 
|-
 
| Urakoze !! /uɾaˈko.ze/ || Thank you (formal)
 
|-
 
| Ndabashimira !! /nda.ba.ʃiˈmi.ɾa/ || I appreciate you
 
|-
 
| Bwakeye bwiza !! /bwaˈke.je ˈbwi.za/ || Good morning (after dawn)
 
|}


<h2>Formal and Informal Greetings<h2>
=== Informal Greetings ===
<p> In Kinyarwanda, greetings can be formal, informal or ubiquitous. Here are some of the most commonly used greetings:</p>


<h3>Formal Greetings</h3>
Informal greetings are used among friends, family, and peers. They are more casual and reflect warmth and familiarity. Here are some informal greetings you can use:
<p>Formal greetings are used with people whom you don't know, older people, and people in authority or high social standing.</p>


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Kinyarwanda !! Pronunciation !! English
! Kinyarwanda !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Oya !! /oˈja/ || Hi
|-
| Bite? !! /biˈte/ || What's up? (informal)
|-
| Noriwe? !! /noˈɾi.we/ || How are you doing? (informal)
|-
| Kagame! !! /kaˈɡa.me/ || Yo!
|-
|-
| Muraho || moo-ra-ho || Good morning/hello
 
| Turi he? !! /tuˈɾi he/ || Where are we? (informal)
 
|-
|-
| Mwaramutse || mwa-ra-moo-tse || Good morning (specifically used before noon)
 
| Ndagukumbuye !! /nda.gu.kumˈbu.ʏe/ || I missed you
 
|-
|-
| Mwiriwe || mwi-ri-we || Good afternoon
 
| Ndaguhaye !! /nda.guˈha.ye/ || I have brought you
 
|-
|-
| Mwiriyehe || mwi-ri-ye-he || Good evening
 
| Wiriwe? !! /wiˈɾi.we/ || How is your day?
 
|-
|-
| Murabeho || moo-ra-be-ho || Goodbye (used when the person leaving is younger or of lower status)
 
| Umunsi mwiza !! /uˈmun.si ˈmwi.za/ || Have a good day!
 
|-
|-
| Murakoze || moo-ra-ko-ze || Thank you (used for formal gratitude)
 
| Turi kumwe !! /tuˈɾi ˈkum.we/ || We are together
 
|}
|}


<h3>Informal Greetings</h3>
=== Saying Goodbye ===
<p> Informal greetings are used within family and friend circles, and with people of the same age and social standing. </p>
 
When it's time to part ways, Kinyarwanda has various expressions to say goodbye. Here are some common phrases:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Kinyarwanda !! Pronunciation !! English
! Kinyarwanda !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Murabeho !! /muɾaˈbe.ho/ || Goodbye (formal)
|-
| Urabeho !! /uɾaˈbe.ho/ || Goodbye (informal)
|-
| Sawa !! /ˈsa.wa/ || Okay, see you later
|-
| Ntegereje!! /n.te.ɡeˈɾe.ʒe/ || I'll be waiting
|-
| Nzakubona !! /nza.kuˈbo.na/ || I will see you
|-
|-
| Yewe! || ye-we || Hey! / Hi!
 
| Nzakubona ejo !! /nza.kuˈbo.na ˈe.ʤo/ || I will see you tomorrow
 
|-
|-
| Bite? || bee-te || What’s up?
 
| Sijye mumara!! /siˈj.je muˈma.ɾa/ || Don't take long
 
|-
|-
| Nziza. || nzi-za || Nice (to greet someone or when someone asks you how you are doing)
 
| Mugende neza !! /muˈɡen.de ˈne.za/ || Go well (to multiple people)
 
|-
|-
| Ni meza || nee-meh-za  || I am fine
 
| Nzakora !! /nzaˈko.ɾa/ || I will work on it
 
|-
 
| Mwigendere !! /mwiɡenˈde.ɾe/ || Travel well (to someone)
 
|}
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<h2>Goodbye and Thank You</h2>
=== Expressing Thank You ===
<p> Just as saying hello is important, so too is saying goodbye and thank you. Here are some common words for saying goodbye and thank you.</p>


<h3>Goodbye</h3>
Expressing gratitude is an essential part of communication. In Kinyarwanda, here’s how to say thank you:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Kinyarwanda !! Pronunciation !! English
! Kinyarwanda !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Urakoze !! /uɾaˈko.ze/ || Thank you (formal)
|-
| Murakoze !! /muɾaˈko.ze/ || Thank you (to multiple people)
|-
| Ndabashimira !! /nda.ba.ʃiˈmi.ɾa/ || I appreciate you (formal)
|-
| Ndagukunda !! /nda.guˈkun.da/ || I love you (informal)
|-
| Urakoze cyane !! /uɾaˈko.ze ˈtʃa.ne/ || Thank you very much
|-
| Urakoze ku bintu byose !! /uɾaˈko.ze ku ˈbin.tu ˈbjo.se/ || Thank you for everything
|-
| Ndakubaha !! /nda.kuˈba.ha/ || I respect you
|-
|-
| Murabeho || moo-ra-be-ho || Goodbye (used when the person leaving is younger or of lower status)
 
| Urakoze kenshi !! /uɾaˈko.ze ˈken.ʃi/ || Thank you often/regularly
 
|-
|-
| Murakoze || moo-ra-ko-ze || Thank you/ Goodbye (used for formal gratitude or with people you know well)
 
| Urakoze rwose !! /uɾaˈko.ze ˈɾwo.se/ || Thank you so much
 
|-
|-
| Seeya/Bye || see-ya / bye || Bye (used informally)
 
| Ndabashimiye !! /nda.ba.ʃiˈmi.ɾe/ || I am grateful to you
 
|}
|}


<h3>Thank You</h3>
== Exercises and Practice Scenarios ==
 
Now that you have learned various greetings, it's time for some practice! Below are '''10 exercises''' designed to help reinforce your understanding of Kinyarwanda greetings.
 
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
Complete the following sentences using the appropriate greeting:
 
1. __________ (Hello) mwiriwe.
 
2. __________ (Goodbye) urabeho.
 
3. __________ (Thank you) cyane.
 
4. __________ (What’s up?) bite?
 
5. __________ (I missed you) ndukumbuye.
 
=== Exercise 2: Match the Greeting ===
 
Match each Kinyarwanda greeting with its English translation:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Kinyarwanda !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Kinyarwanda !! English
 
|-
 
| Muraho !! || a. Thank you
 
|-
 
| Amakuru? !! || b. Goodbye
 
|-
|-
| Murakoze || moo-ra-ko-ze || Thank You (used for formal gratitude)
 
| Urakoze !! || c. Hello
 
|-
|-
| Ni meza cyane || nee meh-za chya-ne || Thank you very much
 
| Nzakubona !! || d. How are you?
 
|-
|-
| Urakoze cy’umwihariko || oo-ra-ko-ze ch’yoo-mwe-ha-rick-o || Thank you for helping me out
 
| Urabeho !! || e. I will see you
 
|}
|}


<h2>Cultural Information and Interesting Facts</h2>
=== Exercise 3: Translate the Following ===
<p> Kinyarwanda has several interesting cultural aspects, one being the use of the prefix 'mu-' which can be used to refer to place, time, or status of people. For example, Kigali is known as 'umujyi wa Kigali,' meaning city of Kigali. Also, the national language of Rwanda is Kinyarwanda, but Rwanda has several official languages including English, French, and Swahili which are widely spoken.</p>
 
Translate the following English greetings into Kinyarwanda:
 
1. Good afternoon: __________
 
2. I appreciate you: __________
 
3. How is your day?: __________
 
4. I will be waiting: __________
 
5. Travel well: __________
 
=== Exercise 4: Conversation Practice ===
 
Create a short dialogue between two friends meeting after a long time. Use at least three greetings from this lesson.
 
=== Exercise 5: Identify the Greeting ===
 
Listen to a recording (imaginary) of a conversation in Kinyarwanda. Identify the greeting used.
 
=== Exercise 6: Create Your Own Scenarios ===
 
Write three different situations in which you would use formal greetings.
 
=== Exercise 7: Role Play ===
 
Pair up with a friend and practice greeting each other using both formal and informal greetings.
 
=== Exercise 8: Group Activity ===
 
In groups, create a skit that includes greetings, farewells, and expressions of gratitude. Perform it in front of the class.
 
=== Exercise 9: Journal Entry ===
 
Write a journal entry about a day when you had to greet someone important. Describe how you felt and what greeting you used.
 
=== Exercise 10: Review and Reflect ===
 
Reflect on what you have learned in this lesson. Write down what you found most interesting or challenging about Kinyarwanda greetings.
 
== Answers to Exercises ==
 
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
1. Muraho
 
2. Urabeho
 
3. Urakoze
 
4. Bite?
 
5. Ndagukumbuye
 
=== Exercise 2: Match the Greeting ===
 
| Kinyarwanda || English
 
|-
 
| Muraho || c. Hello
 
|-
 
| Amakuru? || d. How are you?
 
|-
 
| Urakoze || a. Thank you
 
|-
 
| Nzakubona || e. I will see you
 
|-
 
| Urabeho || b. Goodbye
 
=== Exercise 3: Translate the Following ===
 
1. Good afternoon: Mwiriwe
 
2. I appreciate you: Ndabashimira
 
3. How is your day?: Wiriwe?
 
4. I will be waiting: Ntegereje
 
5. Travel well: Mwigendere
 
=== Exercise 4: Conversation Practice ===
 
Friend 1: Muraho! (Hello!)
 
Friend 2: Bite? (What’s up?)
 
Friend 1: Ndagukumbuye! (I missed you!)
 
Friend 2: Nanjye, nari mbihangayikishije. (Me too, I was worried.)
 
=== Exercise 5: Identify the Greeting ===
 
[Students are to listen to the imaginary recording and note the greetings they hear.]
 
=== Exercise 6: Create Your Own Scenarios ===
 
[Students write down their scenarios, e.g., meeting a teacher, addressing a guest, etc.]
 
=== Exercise 7: Role Play ===
 
[Students practice greetings in pairs.]
 
=== Exercise 8: Group Activity ===


<p>In addition, Rwandans are known for their hospitality and traditions. The most important festival is Umuganda, which means "coming together for a common Purpose." The festival takes place on the last Saturday of each month and everyone is expected to participate in cleaning and development work within their communities. This type of communal work is considered an essential part of Rwanda's culture and reflects the values of hard work and self-help.</p>
[Students perform their skits based on greetings.]


<p> Another interesting tradition is that when meeting someone for the first time, it's important to greet them in Kinyarwanda and ask "Amakuru?" (How are you?). Then you should take a few minutes to ask about the person's family, work, and health.</p>
=== Exercise 9: Journal Entry ===


<h2>Conclusion</h2>
[Students write their journal entries based on their experiences.]
<p>By the end of this lesson, you should have a basic understanding of how to greet people in Kinyarwanda, how to say goodbye and thank you, as well as information about Rwandan culture and traditions. Remember, welcoming greetings and goodbyes are a good way to build and maintain relationships, demonstrate respect and positive intentions towards others. Move on confidently to the next lesson to learn how to introduce yourself and ask for someone's name in Kinyarwanda.</p>
 
=== Exercise 10: Review and Reflect ===
 
[Students reflect on their learning experiences.]
 
Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on '''Basic Greetings''' in Kinyarwanda. Remember, greetings are more than just words; they are the warmth that connects us. As you continue your journey in learning Kinyarwanda, keep practicing these greetings, and you will find that they will become second nature.  


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==Sources==
* [https://sites.google.com/a/wisc.edu/learning-kinyarwanda/lessons-in-kinyarwanda/greetings-and-introductions 1.) Greetings and Introductions - Learning Kinyarwanda]
* [https://omniglot.com/language/phrases/kinyarwanda.php Useful phrases in Kinyarwanda]






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* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/Family-Members|Family Members]]
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise|Express Surprise]]
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* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/Geography|Geography]]
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]]
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/Eating-and-Drinking|Eating and Drinking]]
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Vocabulary/Common-Foods|Common Foods]]
 
 


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Welcome to the lesson on Basic Greetings in Kinyarwanda! Greetings are the very essence of communication, especially in a culture where relationships and respect are highly valued. In Rwanda, how you greet someone can set the tone for the entire interaction. This lesson will introduce you to various ways to greet both formally and informally, how to say goodbye, and express gratitude.

Understanding greetings is crucial as they are often the first words exchanged between individuals. A simple "hello" can open doors to friendships, conversations, and deeper cultural exchanges. In this lesson, we will cover:

  • Formal greetings
  • Informal greetings
  • Saying goodbye
  • Expressing thank you

Let’s dive in and learn how to connect with others in Kinyarwanda!

Formal Greetings[edit | edit source]

Formal greetings are typically used in professional settings or when addressing someone older or of higher status. They convey respect and politeness. Here are some common formal greetings in Kinyarwanda:

Kinyarwanda Pronunciation English
Muraho !! /muˈra.ho/ Hello (formal)
Amakuru? !! /amaˈku.ɾu/ How are you? (formal)
Nimeza !! /niˈme.za/ I am fine (response)
Urakaza neza !! /uɾaˈka.za ˈne.za/ Welcome (formal)
Mwiriwe !! /mwiˈɾi.we/ Good afternoon/evening
Ndagutegereje !! /nda.gu.te.ɡeˈɾe.ʒe/ I have been waiting for you
Ni byiza kukubona !! /ni ˈbi.iza ku.kuˈbo.na/ It’s nice to see you
Urakoze !! /uɾaˈko.ze/ Thank you (formal)
Ndabashimira !! /nda.ba.ʃiˈmi.ɾa/ I appreciate you
Bwakeye bwiza !! /bwaˈke.je ˈbwi.za/ Good morning (after dawn)

Informal Greetings[edit | edit source]

Informal greetings are used among friends, family, and peers. They are more casual and reflect warmth and familiarity. Here are some informal greetings you can use:

Kinyarwanda Pronunciation English
Oya !! /oˈja/ Hi
Bite? !! /biˈte/ What's up? (informal)
Noriwe? !! /noˈɾi.we/ How are you doing? (informal)
Kagame! !! /kaˈɡa.me/ Yo!
Turi he? !! /tuˈɾi he/ Where are we? (informal)
Ndagukumbuye !! /nda.gu.kumˈbu.ʏe/ I missed you
Ndaguhaye !! /nda.guˈha.ye/ I have brought you
Wiriwe? !! /wiˈɾi.we/ How is your day?
Umunsi mwiza !! /uˈmun.si ˈmwi.za/ Have a good day!
Turi kumwe !! /tuˈɾi ˈkum.we/ We are together

Saying Goodbye[edit | edit source]

When it's time to part ways, Kinyarwanda has various expressions to say goodbye. Here are some common phrases:

Kinyarwanda Pronunciation English
Murabeho !! /muɾaˈbe.ho/ Goodbye (formal)
Urabeho !! /uɾaˈbe.ho/ Goodbye (informal)
Sawa !! /ˈsa.wa/ Okay, see you later
Ntegereje!! /n.te.ɡeˈɾe.ʒe/ I'll be waiting
Nzakubona !! /nza.kuˈbo.na/ I will see you
Nzakubona ejo !! /nza.kuˈbo.na ˈe.ʤo/ I will see you tomorrow
Sijye mumara!! /siˈj.je muˈma.ɾa/ Don't take long
Mugende neza !! /muˈɡen.de ˈne.za/ Go well (to multiple people)
Nzakora !! /nzaˈko.ɾa/ I will work on it
Mwigendere !! /mwiɡenˈde.ɾe/ Travel well (to someone)

Expressing Thank You[edit | edit source]

Expressing gratitude is an essential part of communication. In Kinyarwanda, here’s how to say thank you:

Kinyarwanda Pronunciation English
Urakoze !! /uɾaˈko.ze/ Thank you (formal)
Murakoze !! /muɾaˈko.ze/ Thank you (to multiple people)
Ndabashimira !! /nda.ba.ʃiˈmi.ɾa/ I appreciate you (formal)
Ndagukunda !! /nda.guˈkun.da/ I love you (informal)
Urakoze cyane !! /uɾaˈko.ze ˈtʃa.ne/ Thank you very much
Urakoze ku bintu byose !! /uɾaˈko.ze ku ˈbin.tu ˈbjo.se/ Thank you for everything
Ndakubaha !! /nda.kuˈba.ha/ I respect you
Urakoze kenshi !! /uɾaˈko.ze ˈken.ʃi/ Thank you often/regularly
Urakoze rwose !! /uɾaˈko.ze ˈɾwo.se/ Thank you so much
Ndabashimiye !! /nda.ba.ʃiˈmi.ɾe/ I am grateful to you

Exercises and Practice Scenarios[edit | edit source]

Now that you have learned various greetings, it's time for some practice! Below are 10 exercises designed to help reinforce your understanding of Kinyarwanda greetings.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the following sentences using the appropriate greeting:

1. __________ (Hello) mwiriwe.

2. __________ (Goodbye) urabeho.

3. __________ (Thank you) cyane.

4. __________ (What’s up?) bite?

5. __________ (I missed you) ndukumbuye.

Exercise 2: Match the Greeting[edit | edit source]

Match each Kinyarwanda greeting with its English translation:

Kinyarwanda English
Muraho !! a. Thank you
Amakuru? !! b. Goodbye
Urakoze !! c. Hello
Nzakubona !! d. How are you?
Urabeho !! e. I will see you

Exercise 3: Translate the Following[edit | edit source]

Translate the following English greetings into Kinyarwanda:

1. Good afternoon: __________

2. I appreciate you: __________

3. How is your day?: __________

4. I will be waiting: __________

5. Travel well: __________

Exercise 4: Conversation Practice[edit | edit source]

Create a short dialogue between two friends meeting after a long time. Use at least three greetings from this lesson.

Exercise 5: Identify the Greeting[edit | edit source]

Listen to a recording (imaginary) of a conversation in Kinyarwanda. Identify the greeting used.

Exercise 6: Create Your Own Scenarios[edit | edit source]

Write three different situations in which you would use formal greetings.

Exercise 7: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Pair up with a friend and practice greeting each other using both formal and informal greetings.

Exercise 8: Group Activity[edit | edit source]

In groups, create a skit that includes greetings, farewells, and expressions of gratitude. Perform it in front of the class.

Exercise 9: Journal Entry[edit | edit source]

Write a journal entry about a day when you had to greet someone important. Describe how you felt and what greeting you used.

Exercise 10: Review and Reflect[edit | edit source]

Reflect on what you have learned in this lesson. Write down what you found most interesting or challenging about Kinyarwanda greetings.

Answers to Exercises[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

1. Muraho

2. Urabeho

3. Urakoze

4. Bite?

5. Ndagukumbuye

Exercise 2: Match the Greeting[edit | edit source]

| Kinyarwanda || English

|-

| Muraho || c. Hello

|-

| Amakuru? || d. How are you?

|-

| Urakoze || a. Thank you

|-

| Nzakubona || e. I will see you

|-

| Urabeho || b. Goodbye

Exercise 3: Translate the Following[edit | edit source]

1. Good afternoon: Mwiriwe

2. I appreciate you: Ndabashimira

3. How is your day?: Wiriwe?

4. I will be waiting: Ntegereje

5. Travel well: Mwigendere

Exercise 4: Conversation Practice[edit | edit source]

Friend 1: Muraho! (Hello!)

Friend 2: Bite? (What’s up?)

Friend 1: Ndagukumbuye! (I missed you!)

Friend 2: Nanjye, nari mbihangayikishije. (Me too, I was worried.)

Exercise 5: Identify the Greeting[edit | edit source]

[Students are to listen to the imaginary recording and note the greetings they hear.]

Exercise 6: Create Your Own Scenarios[edit | edit source]

[Students write down their scenarios, e.g., meeting a teacher, addressing a guest, etc.]

Exercise 7: Role Play[edit | edit source]

[Students practice greetings in pairs.]

Exercise 8: Group Activity[edit | edit source]

[Students perform their skits based on greetings.]

Exercise 9: Journal Entry[edit | edit source]

[Students write their journal entries based on their experiences.]

Exercise 10: Review and Reflect[edit | edit source]

[Students reflect on their learning experiences.]

Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on Basic Greetings in Kinyarwanda. Remember, greetings are more than just words; they are the warmth that connects us. As you continue your journey in learning Kinyarwanda, keep practicing these greetings, and you will find that they will become second nature.

Table of Contents - Kinyarwanda Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Nouns and Pronouns


Numbers and Time


Verbs and Tenses


Family and Relationships


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Drink


Questions and Negation


Travel and Transportation


Rwandan Customs and Traditions

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