The ururimi childrens dictionary is an illustrated version of the ururimi learners dictionary. This dictionary includes over 3000 english words translated into kirundi. Kirundi is closely related to kinyarwanda the main language of rwanda, with which it is mutually intelligible. This book is a kirundi english and english kirundi dictionary. Free translator helps you to translate anything in kirundi to english or english to kirundi. You can now read the ebook in the pane on the left, listen to the audio pane to the right and practice your pronunciation use on the pronunciation tool tab on right all at the same time the fsi kirundi basic course material can be used both as a selfguided course or with the assistance. From 1944 to 1986 elizabeth betty ellen cox served as a missionary to equatorial africa working for the general missionary board of the free methodist church. In addition, it contains a section on frequently used.
The paperback of the englishkirundi dictionary by a. This dictionary has 4,156 kirundi words with more than 6,234 phrases and idioms translated to english. Kirundi pronunciation of kirundi by macmillan dictionary. When you are giving a present to someone you know well. Amajambo is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialshare alike 2.
Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. Learn more ururimi kinyarwanda, kirundi languages faster. Learn kirundi kirundirundi books, courses, and software. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. This dictionary is a musthave for anyone traveling to or living in burundi.
The words listed below are not the most common words, but a broad sampling. You can complete the definition of kirundi given by the english definition dictionary with other english dictionaries. A bantu language of burundi, closely related to kinyarwanda and an official language of burundi. I took the books and printed them, and now i have plenty of story books in kirundi. The purpose of this list is to give a rough idea of the kirundi language. Onubinfo weekly newsletter in english and french a total of 1,000 copies, and kirundi 3,000 copies daccessods. Wikipedia, lexilogos, oxford, cambridge, chambers harrap, wordreference, collins lexibase dictionaries, merriam webster. Its completely free, faster and very easy solution for translations. Search kirundi and thousands of other words in english definition and synonym dictionary from reverso.
Kirundi is mutually intelligible with kinyarwanda, an official language of rwanda, and the two form part of the wider dialect continuum known as rwandarundi. Kirundi children s dictionary new books in politics. Useful tool for people from burundi burundians wanting to learn english or british or american or any english speaker wanting to learn kirundi. English kirundi dictionary with sound and images kuva mu congereza uhindura mu kirundi. Kirundi translation in kinyarwandaenglish dictionary. Kirundi, also known as rundi, is a bantu language spoken by 9 million people in burundi and adjacent parts of tanzania and the democratic republic of the congo, as well as in uganda. Offline kirundi english dictionary english kirundi dictionary search. You can use translated text to send message its also helpful for student who are learning english from their native language. Kirundi synonyms, kirundi pronunciation, kirundi translation, english dictionary definition of kirundi. Choose the better rough translation for each verb, and say whether it is. Often, i had to download story books in french and english but story reading was boring and distorted by translation.
English kirundi dictionary with sound and images kuva. Translation for kirundi in the free englishfrench dictionary and many other french translations. We made using the fsi kirundi basic course material easier to use and more effective. It is a sister dialect of kirundi, the national language of burundi. Kirundi language synonyms, kirundi language pronunciation, kirundi language translation, english dictionary definition of kirundi language. In burundi, kirundi is mainly spoken, with french as the main business language. Find the books you want all in one place and at prices youll love. Based on the kirundienglish dictionary by elizabeth e. Kirundi or rundi is a bantu language spoken by some 8. When viewing pictures, click on thumbnails to enlarge. Contains simple nouns, verbs and adjectives for every day use. Luckily now, i am among the first to benefit from the new story books in kirundi. In addition, it contains a section on frequently used words and phrases, a pronunciation guide and a verb conjugation table.
Cox published 1990 by reprinted by the general missionary board of the free methodist church in winona lake, ind. Kirundi, also known as rundi, is a bantu language spoken by nine million people in burundi and adjacent parts of tanzania and congokinshasa, as well as in uganda. Definition and synonyms of kirundi from the online english dictionary from macmillan education this is the british english pronunciation of kirundi. Welcome to the kirundi page, featuring books, courses, and software to help you learn kirundi. I blogged on this back in april, and its taken until this week because of various frustrating delays, but now im so happy to be able to say that the new updated version of the kirundi bible has been launched in burundi. This app is brought to you by discovery school burundi. English to kirundi translator bablefish translator. It is made especially for your multilingual child to develop their kirundi and english reading skills. See more ideas about africa, english and national language.
It is made especially for your multilingual child to develop their kinyarwandakirundi and english reading skills. Kirundi definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Miss cox filled many posts as a missionary, but it became apparent early on that her true gift was languages. Free online dictionary that supports english to kirundi and kirundi to english translation and 000 words in database for this language. If you need to translate that language in english our system will help you. This book is intended to give the student a start in kirundi, providing him with dialogues that. It also has 12,900 english words with more than 38,700 phrases and idioms translated to kirundi. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Although this dictionary is designed principally for use by teachers and students in australian esl classes, we anticipate it will also find a home within immigrant communities throughout australia, not only to assist with english but also, in the translated versions, to help with very important firstlanguage maintenance amongst young people. Kirundi definition english definition dictionary reverso. Translation for kirundi in the free spanishenglish dictionary and many other english translations.
Kirundi is official language in burundi and uganda with 9 million native speakers. There are over 3000 english words translated into kirundi and french. Kirundi is mutually intelligible with kinyarwanda, an official language of rwanda, and the two form part of the wider dialect continuum known as rwanda. Includes 4,000 dictionary entries, phonetics that are intuitive for english speakers, essential phrasees for travel and business, and a concise grammar and pronunciation section. Kirundi, also known as rundi, is a bantu language spoken by about 9 million people worldwide. Kirundi translation in englishkinyarwanda dictionary. Kazinduzi yikirundiicongereza nicongerezaikirundi in searchworks catalog.
Kirundi definition of kirundi by the free dictionary. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Of course, ill admit that its hard to verify the 5050 thing, but there are certainly plenty of academic sources which use kirundi, e. English kirundi french dictionary new books in politics. In addition, there is a section on frequently used words and phrases, a pronunciation guide and a verb conjugation table.
Ndiyo lugha ya taifa na mojawapo ya lugha rasmi za burundi wanaosema kirundi na kinyarwanda, lugha rasmi ya rwanda, wanasikilizana bila shida kwa kiasi kikubwa sana hata waha na. Kirundi translation englishswahili dictionary glosbe. Giving and receiving presents in english gutanga no kwakira ingabire ituganuke a. She is the author of beginners shona with 2 audio cds, also by hippocrene books. Everyday australian picture dictionary english kirundi. Trilingual dictionary contains 3,000 english words translated into kirundi and french, with a section on frequently used words and phrases, a pronunciation guide, and a. But i pained to find interesting story books to read to them. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. It is the official language of burundi, and is also spoken in tanzania, democratic republic of the congo, and uganda. X kirundi basic phrases basic vocabulary oya no ego yes ingo come.
If you would be interested in contributing to this dictionary or have any other feedback, please email me at rowanseymourat. Kirundi is mutually intelligible with kinyarwanda, which is spoken in rwanda. The kirundi childrens dictionary is an illustrated version of the kirundi learners dictionary. English to kirundi dictionary babilon online translator. Is not so popular in other countries, but people can have language lessons online. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. Betty ellen cox a bilingual dictionary for english and kirundi, a bantu language spoken in burundi and parts of tanzania, congokinshasa, and uganda. Kirundi ni lugha ya kibantu inayotumika na watu milioni kumi au zaidi hasa nchini burundi lakini pia katika maeneo ya jirani ya tanzania, jamhuri ya kidemokrasia ya kongo na uganda. Kirundi is the native language of burundi, but the most common second language is french. In addition, there is a section on frequently used words and phrases, a pronunciation. Kirundi language definition of kirundi language by the. This book is a kirundienglish and englishkirundi dictionary. English to kirundi dictionary kuva mu congereza uhindura mu kirundi.
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