Kwinjira
Entrance
Usage
Marks the way in. Rwandan signage is usually Kinyarwanda, English and French together
Gusohoka
Exit
Usage
Marks the way out. Rwandan signage is usually Kinyarwanda, English and French together
Inzira yo gusohoka mu gihe cy'impanuka
Emergency exit
Usage
Marks an emergency exit route
Igihe cyo gufungura
Opening time
Usage
Shows the time a shop or office opens
Igihe cyo gufunga
Closing time
Usage
Shows the time a shop or office closes
Turafunguye
Open
Usage
The "open" side of a door sign
Turafunze
Closed
Usage
The "closed" side of a door sign
Abagabo
Men
Usage
Marks the men side of toilets or changing rooms
Abagore
Women
Usage
Marks the women side of toilets or changing rooms
Kwinjira birabujijwe
No entry
Usage
Marks an area you may not enter
Kunywa itabi birabujijwe
No smoking
Usage
Marks a no-smoking area
Ahantu ho kunywera itabi
Smoking area
Usage
Marks a designated smoking area
Ingazi
Stairs
Usage
Points to the stairs
Sunika
Push
Usage
On a door: push to open
Kurura
Pull
Usage
On a door: pull to open
Hari ubwubatsi
Under construction
Usage
Marks building or roadworks in progress
Ntibikora
Out of order
Usage
On a lift, ATM or machine that is not working
More Kinyarwanda phrases
- Basic Words
- Basic Nouns
- Basic Verbs
- Adjectives
- Question Words
- Greetings
- Food & Drinks
- Transportation
- Shopping
- Numbers
- Hotel
- Emergency
- Sightseeing
- Flirting
- Nightlife
- Massage & Spa
- Compliments
- Contacts & SNS
- Beach & Activities
- Places & Areas
- Useful Phrases
- Airport & Customs
- Weather & Climate
- Pharmacy & Health
- Directions
- Money & Exchange
- Health & Hospital
- Internet & WiFi
- Nature & Outdoors
- Religion & Temples
- Café & Drinks
- Schedule & Booking
- Culture & Etiquette
- Traveling with Kids
- Sports & Activities
- Public Transport
- Accommodation
- Banking & ATM
- Visa & Immigration
- Business & Work
- School & Education
- Cooking & Markets
- Music & Entertainment
- Art & Museums
- Festivals & Events
- Photography
- Laundry
- Post Office
- Language Learning
- Dating & Romance
- Dating Apps
- Volunteering
- Accessibility
- Sustainability & Eco
- Fruits
- Colors
- Dietary & Allergies
- Markets & Souvenirs
- Wine & Spirits
- Car Rental & Driving
- Time & Dates
- Hiking & Trekking
- Hot Springs & Baths
- Yoga & Wellness
- Casino & Gambling
- Beauty & Grooming
- Remote Work
- Fashion & Clothing
- Convenience Store
- Martial Arts
- Body Parts
- Animals
- Vehicles
- Electronics
- Feelings
- Slang
- Local Dishes
- Local Drinks
- Indulgences