Kirundi

American  

[kee-roon-dee] / kiˈrʊn di /

noun

1. Rundi.

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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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Example Sentences

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

From New York Times

WILLIAMS: After writing the script, working with those poets and writers from Rwanda and Burundi to translate the text into Kinyarwanda and Kirundi was an extraordinary experience.

From New York Times

In the local Kirundi language, “ingoma” means both “drum” and “kingdom” — signifying its centrality to prestige and power.

From New York Times

Named “I won’t get infected and propagate COVID-19,” in the Kirundi language, the new program was launched in three centers in the north, center and south of Bujumbura.

From Washington Times

The rescue committee’s local Facebook page now features videos encouraging census participation in seven languages, including Farsi, Nepali and Kirundi.

From Washington Times