Useful Phrases

1. Ndi uwakoze iyi application

   I made this app

   Usage

   Used when introducing an app you created

   Grammar Note

   Kinyarwanda uses relative clauses to express agency

2. Iyi application ni ubuntu

   This app is free

   Usage

   Used to inform someone the app is free of charge

   Grammar Note

   "Ubuntu" means free/without cost in Kinyarwanda

3. Gerageza kuyikuramo

   Please try downloading it

   Usage

   Used to encourage someone to download the app

   Grammar Note

   "Gerageza" means to try/attempt in Kinyarwanda

4. Ndi Munyajapani

   I'm Japanese

   Usage

   Basic phrase for introducing your nationality

   Grammar Note

   "Munya-" is a prefix meaning person from/of a place

5. Ndi umugenzi

   I'm a traveler

   Usage

   Used to identify yourself as a tourist/traveler

   Grammar Note

   "Umugenzi" means visitor/guest in Kinyarwanda

6. Ndi mu rugendo njyenyine

   I'm traveling alone

   Usage

   Used to say you are traveling by yourself

   Grammar Note

   "Njyenyine" means alone/by oneself in Kinyarwanda

7. Ni ubwa mbere nje hano

   It's my first time here

   Usage

   Common phrase when visiting a place for the first time

   Grammar Note

   "Mbere" means first/before in Kinyarwanda

8. Nshobora gufotora?

   May I take a photo?

   Usage

   Used when asking permission to take a photo

   Grammar Note

   "Nshobora" means I can/am able to in Kinyarwanda

9. Twafotora hamwe?

   Shall we take a photo together?

   Usage

   Used to suggest taking a photo together

   Grammar Note

   "Hamwe" means together in Kinyarwanda

10. Nyamuneka scan kode ya QR

    Please scan the QR code

    Usage

    Used when asking someone to scan a QR code

    Grammar Note

    "Nyamuneka" is the polite request word in Kinyarwanda

11. Ntunyibe

    Don't cheat me / Stop ripping me off

    Usage

    Used to protest being cheated or overcharged

    Grammar Note

    "Kwiba" means to steal/cheat in Kinyarwanda — used for being ripped off

12. Ntunsuzugure

    Don't underestimate me / Don't look down on me

    Usage

    Used when someone underestimates or disrespects you

    Grammar Note

    "Ntunsuzugure" is the negative imperative of "gusuzugura" (to despise / look down on): "don't look down on me"

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