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Personal pronouns are essential in any language, as they allow us to refer to people or objects without constantly repeating their names. In this lesson, you will learn about personal pronouns in Kinyarwanda, including subject and object pronouns, as well as possessive pronouns.
== Introduction ==
 
In this lesson, we will dive into the fascinating world of personal pronouns in the Kinyarwanda language. Personal pronouns are an essential part of any language, as they allow us to refer to people and things without constantly repeating their names. In Kinyarwanda, personal pronouns are used extensively in everyday conversations, making it crucial to understand their forms and usage. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use subject pronouns, object pronouns, and possessive pronouns in Kinyarwanda.


==Subject Pronouns==
== Subject Pronouns ==


Subject pronouns replace the subject of a sentence. They are often used at the beginning of a sentence and allow us to talk about ourselves and others. Here are the subject pronouns in Kinyarwanda:
Subject pronouns are used to replace the subject of a sentence. They indicate who or what is performing the action of the verb. In Kinyarwanda, subject pronouns vary depending on the noun class and the number (singular or plural) of the subject. Let's take a look at the subject pronouns in Kinyarwanda:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Kinyarwanda !! Pronunciation !! English
! Noun Class !! Pronoun !! English Translation
|-
| 1 (Umuntu) || We || We
|-
| 2 (Abantu) || Mwabuze || You (plural)
|-
| 3 (Ibi) || Ni || It is
|-
| 4 (Imyaka) || Uyu || He/She/It
|-
| 5 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 6 (Ibitabo) || Ubu || The
|-
| 7 (Inyamaswa) || Uyu || He/She/It
|-
| 8 (Inzitizi) || Ubu || The
|-
| 9 (Imyenda) || Uyu || He/She/It
|-
| 10 (Ibitaro) || Ubu || The
|-
| 11 (Amasaha) || Uyu || He/She/It
|-
| 12 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 13 (Inzoga) || Uyu || He/She/It
|-
| 14 (Inshuro) || Uyu || He/She/It
|-
| 15 (Amatuba) || Uyu || He/She/It
|-
| 16 (Ikinwa) || Uku || The
|-
| 17 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 18 (Indwara) || Uyu || He/She/It
|-
| 19 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 20 (Amakuru) || Iyi || This
|-
| 21 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 22 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 23 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 24 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 25 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 26 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
|-
| Mfite || mɸi.te || I have
| 27 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
|-
| Wavuze || wa.vu.ze || You said
| 28 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
|-
| Yageze || ja.ɡe.ze || He/She arrived
| 29 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
|-
| Tujyane || tu.ʤjane || We talk
| 30 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
|-
| Mwanyine || mwa.ɲine || Y'all (informal) eat
| 31 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
|-
| Babyeyi || ba.bjɛ.ji || They go
| 32 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 33 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 34 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 35 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 36 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|}
|}


Some things to note:
== Object Pronouns ==
- Kinyarwanda does not distinguish between gender in the subject pronouns (except in the third person singular, see below).
- The subject pronouns don't have a formal/informal distinction (except in the second person singular, see below).
- Mwanyine is commonly used, but it's not very respectful. For more formal situations, use murumuna or murumuke.
 
Here are some examples:
 
* Mfite umwana - I have a child.
* Yageze amahoro - He/She arrived safely.
* Tujyane inka - We talk about cows.
* Babyeyi mu ishuri - They go to school.
 
==Object Pronouns==


Object pronouns replace the object of a sentence. They are often used after a verb and allow us to talk about receiving or doing something to ourselves or others. Here are the object pronouns in Kinyarwanda:
Object pronouns are used to replace the object of a sentence. They indicate who or what receives the action of the verb. In Kinyarwanda, object pronouns also vary depending on the noun class and the number (singular or plural) of the object. Let's explore the object pronouns in Kinyarwanda:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Kinyarwanda !! Pronunciation !! English
! Noun Class !! Pronoun !! English Translation
|-
| 1 (Umuntu) || Twagize || Us
|-
| 2 (Abantu) || Mwabuze || You (plural)
|-
| 3 (Ibi) || Ni || It
|-
| 4 (Imyaka) || Uyu || Him/Her/It
|-
| 5 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 6 (Ibitabo) || Ubu || The
|-
| 7 (Inyamaswa) || Uyu || Him/Her/It
|-
| 8 (Inzitizi) || Ubu || The
|-
| 9 (Imyenda) || Uyu || Him/Her/It
|-
|-
| Nd || nɗ || Me
| 10 (Ibitaro) || Ubu || The
|-
|-
| W || w || You (formal or plural)
| 11 (Amasaha) || Uyu || Him/Her/It
|-
|-
| Ke, Je || ke, ʤe || Him/Her
| 12 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
|-
| Tu || tu || Us
| 13 (Inzoga) || Uyu || Him/Her/It
|-
|-
| Mu || mu || Y'all
| 14 (Inshuro) || Uyu || Him/Her/It
|-
|-
| Be, Je || be, ʤe || Them
| 15 (Amatuba) || Uyu || Him/Her/It
|-
| 16 (Ikinwa) || Uku || The
|-
| 17 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 18 (Indwara) || Uyu || Him/Her/It
|-
| 19 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 20 (Amakuru) || Iyi || This
|-
| 21 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 22 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 23 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 24 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 25 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 26 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 27 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 28 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 29 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 30 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 31 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 32 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 33 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 34 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 35 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|-
| 36 (Amashuri) || Iyi || This
|}
|}
Some things to note:
- Kinyarwanda distinguishes between gender in the third person object pronouns.
- Kinyarwanda has two forms for the third person singular: ke for masculine gender and je for feminine gender.
- Kinyarwanda uses the same pronoun for "you" (formal or plural) in the subject and object position: "w".
Here are some examples:
* Ndashaka kugenda nawe - I want to go with you.
* Ndagukunda - I love you.
* Ndi mukuru - I am big.
* Twubaka ibintu - We cook things.
* Murabyibuka iyo myaka? - Do you remember those years?
* Baranye - They see them.


== Possessive Pronouns ==
== Possessive Pronouns ==


Possessive pronouns express ownership or belonging. They often come before a noun and tell us who something belongs to. Here are the possessive pronouns in Kinyarwanda:
Possessive pronouns are used to show ownership or possession. In Kinyarwanda, possessive pronouns agree with the noun they modify in terms of noun class and number. Let's explore the possessive pronouns in Kinyarwanda:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Kinyarwanda !! Pronunciation !! English
! Noun Class !! Pronoun !! English Translation
|-
| 1 (Umuntu) || Wacu || Ours
|-
| 2 (Abantu) || Wanyu || Yours (plural)
|-
| 3 (Ibi) || Yiwe || Its
|-
| 4 (Imyaka) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 5 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 6 (Ibitabo) || Bya || Of the
|-
| 7 (Inyamaswa) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 8 (Inzitizi) || Bya || Of the
|-
| 9 (Imyenda) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 10 (Ibitaro) || Bya || Of the
|-
| 11 (Amasaha) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 12 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 13 (Inzoga) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 14 (Inshuro) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 15 (Amatuba) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 16 (Ikinwa) || Bya || Of the
|-
| 17 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 18 (Indwara) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 19 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 20 (Amakuru) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 21 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 22 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 23 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 24 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 25 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 26 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 27 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 28 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 29 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
| 30 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
|-
| Wanjye || wa.ɲʤe || Mine
| 31 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
|-
| Wawe || wa.we || Yours (singular)
| 32 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
|-
| Wayo || wa.jo || His/Hers/Its
| 33 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
|-
| Wacu || wa.ʧu || Ours
| 34 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
|-
| Wanyu || wa.ɲu || Yours (plural)
| 35 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|-
|-
| Wayira || wa.jira || Theirs
| 36 (Amashuri) || Ye || His/Hers
|}
|}


Some things to note:
== Cultural Insights ==
- Kinyarwanda distinguishes between singular and plural forms of "yours," but not between formal and informal.
 
- There is no distinction between masculine and feminine in the possessive pronouns.
In Rwanda, personal pronouns play a significant role in daily communication. They reflect the cultural values of respect and hierarchy ingrained in Rwandan society. The use of pronouns is influenced by various factors such as age, gender, social status, and the relationship between the speaker and the listener. For example, younger individuals are expected to address their elders with specific pronouns that denote deference and respect. This cultural nuance is an essential aspect of mastering the Kinyarwanda language and understanding the social dynamics within Rwandan society.
 
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now that we have explored personal pronouns in Kinyarwanda, it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Complete the following exercises and check your answers below.
 
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate subject pronoun.
1. __________ amahoro? (Are you in peace?)
2. __________ umwana? (Is he a child?)
3. __________ umugore? (Is she a woman?)
4. __________ ibitabo? (Are they books?)
5. __________ amashuri? (Are these schools?)
 
Exercise 2: Choose the correct object pronoun to complete the sentences.
1. Ninde aba __________? (Who saw them?)
2. Ndabona __________. (I see him.)
3. Wavuze __________. (You told her.)
4. Ndashaka __________. (I want it.)
5. Twumva __________. (We hear them.)
 
Exercise 3: Replace the underlined words with the appropriate possessive pronoun.
1. Urukundo rwacu ni nk'ibitabo. (Our love is like a book.)
2. Ubugabo banyu ni bwiza. (Your strength is good.)
3. Umugore wanjye ni umutima wanjye. (My wife is my heart.)
4. Uwiteka we ni umugabo wanjye. (Your friend is my husband.)
5. Amashuri yanyu ni byiza. (Your school is good.)
 
== Exercise Solutions ==
 
Exercise 1:
1. Mwiriwe (You, singular)
2. Uyu (He)
3. Uyu (She)
4. Ni (They)
5. Ni (They)


Here are some examples:
Exercise 2:
1. Baya (Them)
2. Ye (Him)
3. Yewe (Her)
4. Iyo (It)
5. Zitubabaje (Them)


* Umwana wanjye - My child.
Exercise 3:
* Imana yawe - Your God.
1. Byacu (Ours)
* Inka yacu - Our cow.
2. Banyu (Yours)
* Amavubi wanyu - Your (plural) team.
3. Wanjye (Mine)
* Mitima yabo - Their hearts.
4. Wanjye (Mine)
5. Yanyu (Yours)


Congratulations! You now know the personal pronouns in Kinyarwanda. Practice using them in different contexts, and you'll be well on your way to fluency.
Congratulations! You have successfully completed the exercises.


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==Videos==
===Personal Pronouns (NGENGA) (English-Kinyarwanda) - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a86lo5-ieak</youtube>
==Sources==
* [https://sites.google.com/a/wisc.edu/learning-kinyarwanda/lessons-in-grammar-and-pronunciation/4-possessive-pronouns 4.) Possessive Pronouns - Learning Kinyarwanda]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinyarwanda Kinyarwanda - Wikipedia]






==Videos==
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Grammar/Noun-Classes|Noun Classes]]
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]]
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Grammar/Gender|Gender]]
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Grammar/Asking-Questions|Asking Questions]]
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Grammar/Present-Tense|Present Tense]]
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Kinyarwanda/Grammar/Negating-Sentences|Negating Sentences]]
 
 


===Personal Pronouns (NGENGA) (English-Kinyarwanda) - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a86lo5-ieak</youtube>


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will dive into the fascinating world of personal pronouns in the Kinyarwanda language. Personal pronouns are an essential part of any language, as they allow us to refer to people and things without constantly repeating their names. In Kinyarwanda, personal pronouns are used extensively in everyday conversations, making it crucial to understand their forms and usage. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use subject pronouns, object pronouns, and possessive pronouns in Kinyarwanda.

Subject Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Subject pronouns are used to replace the subject of a sentence. They indicate who or what is performing the action of the verb. In Kinyarwanda, subject pronouns vary depending on the noun class and the number (singular or plural) of the subject. Let's take a look at the subject pronouns in Kinyarwanda:

Noun Class Pronoun English Translation
1 (Umuntu) We We
2 (Abantu) Mwabuze You (plural)
3 (Ibi) Ni It is
4 (Imyaka) Uyu He/She/It
5 (Amashuri) Iyi This
6 (Ibitabo) Ubu The
7 (Inyamaswa) Uyu He/She/It
8 (Inzitizi) Ubu The
9 (Imyenda) Uyu He/She/It
10 (Ibitaro) Ubu The
11 (Amasaha) Uyu He/She/It
12 (Amashuri) Iyi This
13 (Inzoga) Uyu He/She/It
14 (Inshuro) Uyu He/She/It
15 (Amatuba) Uyu He/She/It
16 (Ikinwa) Uku The
17 (Amashuri) Iyi This
18 (Indwara) Uyu He/She/It
19 (Amashuri) Iyi This
20 (Amakuru) Iyi This
21 (Amashuri) Iyi This
22 (Amashuri) Iyi This
23 (Amashuri) Iyi This
24 (Amashuri) Iyi This
25 (Amashuri) Iyi This
26 (Amashuri) Iyi This
27 (Amashuri) Iyi This
28 (Amashuri) Iyi This
29 (Amashuri) Iyi This
30 (Amashuri) Iyi This
31 (Amashuri) Iyi This
32 (Amashuri) Iyi This
33 (Amashuri) Iyi This
34 (Amashuri) Iyi This
35 (Amashuri) Iyi This
36 (Amashuri) Iyi This

Object Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Object pronouns are used to replace the object of a sentence. They indicate who or what receives the action of the verb. In Kinyarwanda, object pronouns also vary depending on the noun class and the number (singular or plural) of the object. Let's explore the object pronouns in Kinyarwanda:

Noun Class Pronoun English Translation
1 (Umuntu) Twagize Us
2 (Abantu) Mwabuze You (plural)
3 (Ibi) Ni It
4 (Imyaka) Uyu Him/Her/It
5 (Amashuri) Iyi This
6 (Ibitabo) Ubu The
7 (Inyamaswa) Uyu Him/Her/It
8 (Inzitizi) Ubu The
9 (Imyenda) Uyu Him/Her/It
10 (Ibitaro) Ubu The
11 (Amasaha) Uyu Him/Her/It
12 (Amashuri) Iyi This
13 (Inzoga) Uyu Him/Her/It
14 (Inshuro) Uyu Him/Her/It
15 (Amatuba) Uyu Him/Her/It
16 (Ikinwa) Uku The
17 (Amashuri) Iyi This
18 (Indwara) Uyu Him/Her/It
19 (Amashuri) Iyi This
20 (Amakuru) Iyi This
21 (Amashuri) Iyi This
22 (Amashuri) Iyi This
23 (Amashuri) Iyi This
24 (Amashuri) Iyi This
25 (Amashuri) Iyi This
26 (Amashuri) Iyi This
27 (Amashuri) Iyi This
28 (Amashuri) Iyi This
29 (Amashuri) Iyi This
30 (Amashuri) Iyi This
31 (Amashuri) Iyi This
32 (Amashuri) Iyi This
33 (Amashuri) Iyi This
34 (Amashuri) Iyi This
35 (Amashuri) Iyi This
36 (Amashuri) Iyi This

Possessive Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Possessive pronouns are used to show ownership or possession. In Kinyarwanda, possessive pronouns agree with the noun they modify in terms of noun class and number. Let's explore the possessive pronouns in Kinyarwanda:

Noun Class Pronoun English Translation
1 (Umuntu) Wacu Ours
2 (Abantu) Wanyu Yours (plural)
3 (Ibi) Yiwe Its
4 (Imyaka) Ye His/Hers
5 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers
6 (Ibitabo) Bya Of the
7 (Inyamaswa) Ye His/Hers
8 (Inzitizi) Bya Of the
9 (Imyenda) Ye His/Hers
10 (Ibitaro) Bya Of the
11 (Amasaha) Ye His/Hers
12 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers
13 (Inzoga) Ye His/Hers
14 (Inshuro) Ye His/Hers
15 (Amatuba) Ye His/Hers
16 (Ikinwa) Bya Of the
17 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers
18 (Indwara) Ye His/Hers
19 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers
20 (Amakuru) Ye His/Hers
21 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers
22 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers
23 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers
24 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers
25 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers
26 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers
27 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers
28 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers
29 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers
30 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers
31 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers
32 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers
33 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers
34 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers
35 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers
36 (Amashuri) Ye His/Hers

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

In Rwanda, personal pronouns play a significant role in daily communication. They reflect the cultural values of respect and hierarchy ingrained in Rwandan society. The use of pronouns is influenced by various factors such as age, gender, social status, and the relationship between the speaker and the listener. For example, younger individuals are expected to address their elders with specific pronouns that denote deference and respect. This cultural nuance is an essential aspect of mastering the Kinyarwanda language and understanding the social dynamics within Rwandan society.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have explored personal pronouns in Kinyarwanda, it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Complete the following exercises and check your answers below.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate subject pronoun. 1. __________ amahoro? (Are you in peace?) 2. __________ umwana? (Is he a child?) 3. __________ umugore? (Is she a woman?) 4. __________ ibitabo? (Are they books?) 5. __________ amashuri? (Are these schools?)

Exercise 2: Choose the correct object pronoun to complete the sentences. 1. Ninde aba __________? (Who saw them?) 2. Ndabona __________. (I see him.) 3. Wavuze __________. (You told her.) 4. Ndashaka __________. (I want it.) 5. Twumva __________. (We hear them.)

Exercise 3: Replace the underlined words with the appropriate possessive pronoun. 1. Urukundo rwacu ni nk'ibitabo. (Our love is like a book.) 2. Ubugabo banyu ni bwiza. (Your strength is good.) 3. Umugore wanjye ni umutima wanjye. (My wife is my heart.) 4. Uwiteka we ni umugabo wanjye. (Your friend is my husband.) 5. Amashuri yanyu ni byiza. (Your school is good.)

Exercise Solutions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: 1. Mwiriwe (You, singular) 2. Uyu (He) 3. Uyu (She) 4. Ni (They) 5. Ni (They)

Exercise 2: 1. Baya (Them) 2. Ye (Him) 3. Yewe (Her) 4. Iyo (It) 5. Zitubabaje (Them)

Exercise 3: 1. Byacu (Ours) 2. Banyu (Yours) 3. Wanjye (Mine) 4. Wanjye (Mine) 5. Yanyu (Yours)

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the exercises.

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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]

Personal Pronouns (NGENGA) (English-Kinyarwanda) - YouTube[edit | edit source]



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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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