Uyu munsi
Today
Usage
Saying "today" when talking about plans and dates
Grammar Note
uyu munsi is literally "this day", i.e. today, as in Uyu munsi ni ku wa gatatu. (today is Wednesday)
Uyu munsi ni itariki zingahe?
What is today's date?
Usage
When checking the date
Grammar Note
uyu munsi (today) + ni (is) + itariki (date) + zingahe (how many)
Mu ndwi iza
Next week
Usage
For next week's plans; often heard as Tuzongera mu ndwi iza. (see you next week)
Grammar Note
mu (in) + ndwi (week) + iza (coming); ndwi has the same form as the number seven
Vuba!
Hurry up!
Usage
When you need someone to hurry
Grammar Note
vuba means "soon, quickly"; also in Garuka vuba! (come back soon)
More Kirundi phrases
- Basic Words
- Basic Nouns
- Basic Verbs
- Adjectives
- Question Words
- Greetings
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