Nightlife

1. Ndashaka kunywa inzoga

   I would like a drink

   Usage

   For ordering alcohol; if you do not drink, say Sinywa (I don't drink)

   Grammar Note

   inzoga is an in- class noun meaning alcoholic drink, as in Sinkunda inzoga. (I don't like alcohol)

2. Sinywa

   I don't drink

   Usage

   To decline an offered drink

   Grammar Note

   si- (I do not) + -nywa (drink); also Sinywa itabi. (I don't smoke)

3. Murashaka gutamba?

   Would you like to dance?

   Usage

   An invitation to dance, in the polite plural form

   Grammar Note

   mu- (you, plural/polite) + -ra- (present) + -shaka (want) + gutamba (dance); to a close friend say Urashaka gutamba?

4. Ndagiye kuryama

   I am going to bed

   Usage

   When leaving a late-night gathering

   Grammar Note

   n- (I) + -da- (present) + -giye (perfect of kugenda, "go") + kuryama (to lie down)

5. Murakoze, ijoro ryiza!

   Thank you, good night!

   Usage

   When thanking someone and parting for the night

   Grammar Note

   murakoze (thank you) + ijoro ryiza (good night)

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