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Family is an important part of Rwandan culture, and knowing the words for different family members is essential for speaking Kinyarwanda. This lesson will introduce you to the words for parents, siblings, and extended family.
== Introduction ==


== Basic Family Vocabulary ==
In this lesson, we will explore the vocabulary related to family members in Kinyarwanda. Family is an essential part of Rwandan culture, and understanding the words for different family members is crucial for building relationships and expressing kinship bonds. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently identify and address various family members in Kinyarwanda. Let's dive in!


Here are the most common words for family members in Kinyarwanda:
== Vocabulary ==
 
Here is a list of Kinyarwanda words for different family members, along with their pronunciation and English translations:
 
=== Immediate Family Members ===


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! Kinyarwanda !! Pronunciation !! English
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| Umubyeyi || oo-moo-byeyi || Mother
| Umuryango || [umuryángó] || Family
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| Umwigisha || oo-mwee-gee-sha || Father
| Umugore || [umugóre] || Wife
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| Umwana || oo-mwa-na || Child
| Umugabo || [umugábo] || Husband
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| Umwana wanjye || oo-mwa-na-wan-jye || My child
| Umwana || [umwána] || Child
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| Umukobwa || oo-moo-kob-wa || Daughter
| Umwana wanjye || [umwána wánye] || My child
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| Umugabo || oo-moo-ga-bo || Son
| Umwana wawe || [umwána wáwe] || Your child
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| Umukuru wanjye || oo-moo-koo-roo-wan-jye || My older sibling/sister
| Umwana wacu || [umwána wácu] || Our child
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| Umugore wanjye || oo-moo-goh-re-wan-jye || My older sibling/brother
| Umwana wabo || [umwána wábo] || Their child
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| Umwana wanjye || oo-mwa-na-wan-jye || My child
| Umubyeyi || [umubyéyi] || Mother
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| Umutima wanjye || oo-moo-tee-ma-wan-jye || My spouse
| Ubaba || [ubábá] || Father
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| Abakobwa || ah-bah-kob-wa || Daughters
| Abana || [abána] || Children
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| Abagabo || ah-ba-ga-bo || Sons
| Intwari || [intwári] || Sibling
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| Ababyeyi || ah-bah-byeyi || Parents
| Indwara || [indwára] || Sister
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| Intwari || in-twa-ree || Cousin 
| Umwirabura || [umwiráburá] || Brother
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| Ingoro || in-go-ro || Uncle
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| Nyokuru || nyaw-koo-roo || Aunt 
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Note that in Kinyarwanda, there is no specific word for "sibling". Instead, you would use "umukuru wanjye" or "umugore wanjye" to refer to your older sister/brother respectively, and "umukobwa" or "umugabo" to refer to your sister or brother respectively.
=== Extended Family Members ===
 
== Related Vocabulary ==
 
Here are some additional words that may come up in discussions of family and relationships:


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! Kinyarwanda !! Pronunciation !! English
! Kinyarwanda !! Pronunciation !! English
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| Inshuti || in-shoo-tee || Friend (can also mean boyfriend/girlfriend)
| Umunyamubyeyi || [umunyámubyéyi] || Aunt
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| Umunyamugabo || [umunyámugábo] || Uncle
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| Umukobwa || [umukóbwa] || Girl
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| Umushukanyi || oo-moo-shoo-ka-nyi || Fiancé(e)
| Umuhungu || [umuhúngu] || Boy
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| Uwo munsi || oo-wo-moon-see || Other half 
| Umwambaro || [umwámbáro] || Cousin
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| Urugo || oo-roo-go || Home/house/family house
| Umugabo wa nyina || [umugábo wá nyína] || Maternal uncle
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| Agatangaza || ah-ga-tan-ga-za || In-laws 
| Umugore wa nyina || [umugóre wá nyína] || Maternal aunt
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| Umugabo wa nyoko || [umugábo wá nyóko] || Paternal uncle
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| Umugore wa nyoko || [umugóre wá nyóko] || Paternal aunt
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| Umuryango wanjye || [umuryángó wánye] || My family
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| Umuryango wawe || [umuryángó wáwe] || Your family
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| Umuryango wacu || [umuryángó wácu] || Our family
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| Umuryango wabo || [umuryángó wábo] || Their family
|}
|}


Note that "in-laws" in Kinyarwanda refers to both the spouse's family and the family of one's siblings' spouses. So, for example, your sister's husband is your "agatangaza".
== Cultural Insights ==


== Usage Notes ==
Family holds a special place in Rwandan society, and the bonds between family members are highly valued. In Rwanda, it is common for extended family members to live together or in close proximity, fostering a strong sense of community and support. The concept of "umuganda" emphasizes collective work and the importance of contributing to the well-being of the family and community as a whole.


In Rwanda, respect for elders is highly valued, and this is reflected in the way family members are addressed. For example, it is common to refer to one's parents as "umubyeyi" or "umwigisha" rather than using their actual names. Similarly, older siblings are referred to as "umukuru wanjye" or "umugore wanjye" rather than by their first name.  
In Rwandan culture, respect for elders is of utmost importance. Children are taught to greet their elders with respect and show deference to their parents and other older family members. The extended family plays a significant role in the upbringing of children, with aunts, uncles, and grandparents often sharing in the responsibilities of child-rearing.


Additionally, Rwandans place great importance on communal family living. It is common for several generations to live together in the same household, and for cousins, aunts, and uncles to be considered "part of the family".
== Practice Exercises ==


== Practice ==
Now, let's practice using the vocabulary we have learned. Complete the following exercises and check your answers below:


Here are some example questions and answers using the vocabulary introduced in this lesson:
1. Match the Kinyarwanda word with its English translation:
a) Umugabo              i) Wife
b) Umugore              ii) Husband
c) Umwana                iii) Child
d) Umubyeyi            iv) Mother
e) Ubaba                  v) Father


Q: Wa mubyeyi wawe ni nde?
2. Fill in the blanks with the correct Kinyarwanda word:
A: My mother is Umubyeyi wanjye.
a) Umwana wanjye ___________ (my child)
b) Umwana wabo ___________ (their child)
c) Umunyamugabo ___________ (uncle)
d) Umukobwa ___________ (girl)
e) Umuryango wacu ___________ (our family)


Q: Urabitwaga ni umukobwa canke umugabo?
3. Translate the following English sentences into Kinyarwanda:
A: I have a daughter.  
a) "This is my sister."
b) "Her children are playing outside."
c) "Our uncle is coming to visit."
d) "His wife is a doctor."
e) "The family is going on a trip."


Q: Ndashaka no gufatanya na umwana wanjye.
Answers:
A: I want to spend time with my child.  
1. a) ii  b) i  c) iii  d) iv  e) v
2. a) Umwana wanjye  b) Umwana wabo  c) Umunyamugabo  d) Umukobwa  e) Umuryango wacu
3. a) "Ni umunyamubyeyi wanjye."
  b) "Abana be bari gutunganya hanze."
  c) "Umugabo wacu yaje kuvuga."
  d) "Umugore we ni umunyakazi."
  e) "Umunyamuryango uyu yaje gutaha."


Q: Urukundo rwacu rwa nde?
== Conclusion ==
A: Who is your love?


Q: Ubwo buryo bwose bwo kwibuka ababyeyi?
Congratulations! You have successfully learned the vocabulary for different family members in Kinyarwanda. Understanding these words will greatly enhance your ability to communicate and build relationships with native Kinyarwanda speakers. Keep practicing and exploring the rich cultural aspects of the language. Murakoze cyane! (Thank you very much!)
A: How do you remember your parents?


Q: Uretse ababyeyi, hari abandi batanga inshuti zabo mu rugo rusange.
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A: Besides the parents, there are others who give support to their friends in the whole family.  
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== Conclusion ==
In this lesson, you learned the words for different family members in Kinyarwanda. You also learned about the importance of respect for elders and communal family living in Rwandan culture. With practice, you will become more comfortable using these terms in conversation.


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==Sources==
* [https://files.peacecorps.gov/multimedia/audio/languagelessons/rwanda/RW_Kinyarwanda_Language_Lessons.pdf Trainee Kinyarwanda Book Table of Contents]
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* [https://studyabroad.sit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019SSP-RWR-KINY1003.pdf Intensive Language Study: Kinyarwanda]


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore the vocabulary related to family members in Kinyarwanda. Family is an essential part of Rwandan culture, and understanding the words for different family members is crucial for building relationships and expressing kinship bonds. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently identify and address various family members in Kinyarwanda. Let's dive in!

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Here is a list of Kinyarwanda words for different family members, along with their pronunciation and English translations:

Immediate Family Members[edit | edit source]

Kinyarwanda Pronunciation English
Umuryango [umuryángó] Family
Umugore [umugóre] Wife
Umugabo [umugábo] Husband
Umwana [umwána] Child
Umwana wanjye [umwána wánye] My child
Umwana wawe [umwána wáwe] Your child
Umwana wacu [umwána wácu] Our child
Umwana wabo [umwána wábo] Their child
Umubyeyi [umubyéyi] Mother
Ubaba [ubábá] Father
Abana [abána] Children
Intwari [intwári] Sibling
Indwara [indwára] Sister
Umwirabura [umwiráburá] Brother

Extended Family Members[edit | edit source]

Kinyarwanda Pronunciation English
Umunyamubyeyi [umunyámubyéyi] Aunt
Umunyamugabo [umunyámugábo] Uncle
Umukobwa [umukóbwa] Girl
Umuhungu [umuhúngu] Boy
Umwambaro [umwámbáro] Cousin
Umugabo wa nyina [umugábo wá nyína] Maternal uncle
Umugore wa nyina [umugóre wá nyína] Maternal aunt
Umugabo wa nyoko [umugábo wá nyóko] Paternal uncle
Umugore wa nyoko [umugóre wá nyóko] Paternal aunt
Umuryango wanjye [umuryángó wánye] My family
Umuryango wawe [umuryángó wáwe] Your family
Umuryango wacu [umuryángó wácu] Our family
Umuryango wabo [umuryángó wábo] Their family

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Family holds a special place in Rwandan society, and the bonds between family members are highly valued. In Rwanda, it is common for extended family members to live together or in close proximity, fostering a strong sense of community and support. The concept of "umuganda" emphasizes collective work and the importance of contributing to the well-being of the family and community as a whole.

In Rwandan culture, respect for elders is of utmost importance. Children are taught to greet their elders with respect and show deference to their parents and other older family members. The extended family plays a significant role in the upbringing of children, with aunts, uncles, and grandparents often sharing in the responsibilities of child-rearing.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now, let's practice using the vocabulary we have learned. Complete the following exercises and check your answers below:

1. Match the Kinyarwanda word with its English translation: a) Umugabo i) Wife b) Umugore ii) Husband c) Umwana iii) Child d) Umubyeyi iv) Mother e) Ubaba v) Father

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct Kinyarwanda word: a) Umwana wanjye ___________ (my child) b) Umwana wabo ___________ (their child) c) Umunyamugabo ___________ (uncle) d) Umukobwa ___________ (girl) e) Umuryango wacu ___________ (our family)

3. Translate the following English sentences into Kinyarwanda: a) "This is my sister." b) "Her children are playing outside." c) "Our uncle is coming to visit." d) "His wife is a doctor." e) "The family is going on a trip."

Answers: 1. a) ii b) i c) iii d) iv e) v 2. a) Umwana wanjye b) Umwana wabo c) Umunyamugabo d) Umukobwa e) Umuryango wacu 3. a) "Ni umunyamubyeyi wanjye." 

  b) "Abana be bari gutunganya hanze."
  c) "Umugabo wacu yaje kuvuga."
  d) "Umugore we ni umunyakazi."
  e) "Umunyamuryango uyu yaje gutaha."

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned the vocabulary for different family members in Kinyarwanda. Understanding these words will greatly enhance your ability to communicate and build relationships with native Kinyarwanda speakers. Keep practicing and exploring the rich cultural aspects of the language. Murakoze cyane! (Thank you very much!)


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

Videos[edit | edit source]

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