Dating & Romance

1. Waba urifuza kunywa inzoga hamwe nanjye?

   Would you like to have a drink with me?

   Usage

   A natural way to invite someone for a drink

   Grammar Note

   "waba urifuza" is a polite question form meaning "would you like to"

2. Uri umuntu mwiza cyane.

   You are a very wonderful person.

   Usage

   A genuine compliment used to express admiration

   Grammar Note

   "mwiza" means "good" or "wonderful"

3. Twajye gusura pariki hamwe?

   Shall we go to the park together?

   Usage

   Used to invite someone on a casual outing

   Grammar Note

   "twajye" is a hortative form meaning "let's go"

4. Nkunda kuba hamwe nawe.

   I enjoy spending time with you.

   Usage

   Used to express enjoyment of someone's company

   Grammar Note

   "nkunda" can mean both "I like" and "I love"

5. Nshobora kubona nomero yawe ya telephone?

   May I have your phone number?

   Usage

   Used when asking for a phone number

   Grammar Note

   "nshobora kubona" means "may I have"

6. Ndakurikira ibyifuzo byawe.

   I respect your feelings and wishes.

   Usage

   Used to show respect for someone's boundaries and feelings

   Grammar Note

   "byawe" is a possessive pronoun meaning "your"

7. Twagenda kurya ku resitora?

   Shall we go eat at a restaurant?

   Usage

   Used to suggest going out for a meal together

   Grammar Note

   "twagenda" is a hortative suggesting "let's go"

8. Nkuryohewe no kuba nawe.

   I feel comfortable being with you.

   Usage

   Used to express comfort and ease in someone's presence

   Grammar Note

   "nkuryohewe" is a stative verb form expressing an emotional state

9. Nta mpamvu yo gukomeza gusurana.

   I don't think we should continue seeing each other.

   Usage

   A polite way to end a dating situation

   Grammar Note

   "nta" is a negation meaning "there is no"

10. Tujye gutembera hamwe nimugoroba.

    Let's take a walk together in the evening.

    Usage

    Used to suggest an evening stroll together

    Grammar Note

    "tujye" is a hortative meaning "let's"

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