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Kirundi

American  
[kee-roon-dee] / kiˈrʊn di /

noun

  1. Rundi.


Kirundi British  
/ kɪˈrʊndɪ /

noun

  1. the official language of Burundi, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family and closely related to Rwanda

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Fluidity is key here, starting with dialogue and songs in languages that include Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, English and French.

From New York Times ● Nov. 25, 2022

In Cedar Rapids, Iowa’s demographics are on full display at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, which offers services in English, Swahili and Kirundi.

From New York Times ● Feb. 2, 2020

After many songs, the pastors came forward and preached in four languages: English, Swahili, French and Kirundi, the official language of Burundi.

From Washington Times ● May 14, 2016

Their name means “those who see far” in the local Kirundi language, and they grew out of the same disbanded militia as the ruling party.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 10, 2016

Everyone took forever to finish their thoughts in Kirundi.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

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