Wants & Needs Builder
The “Survival” tool for daily life in Rwanda. Use this builder to navigate markets, order food, and communicate your essential requirements with ease.
How to Build Your Request:
Combine a phrase from Step 1 (The Engine) with an item from Step 2 (The Galaxy).
Example: Ndakeneye (I need) + Amazi (Water) = Ndakeneye amazi
📚 Survival Pronunciation Tips
- i: Sounds like “ee” in “bee”
- u: Sounds like “oo” in “cool”
- bw: A quick “bw” sound (like “bway”)
- Consistency: Pronounce every vowel clearly to be understood in noisy markets.
Step 1: The Needs Engine
Choose your request type (I want, I need, give me, I’m looking for).
| Subject | Verb Root | Resulting Phrase | English | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N- (I) | -dashaka | Ndashaka | I want | |
| U- (You) | -dashaka | Urashaka | You want | |
| A- (He/She) | -dashaka | Arashaka | He/She wants | |
| Tu- (We) | -dashaka | Turashaka | We want | |
| Mu- (You all) | -dashaka | Murashaka | You all want | |
| Ba- (They) | -dashaka | Barashaka | They want | |
| N- (I) | -rakeneye | Nkeneye | I need | |
| U- (You) | -rakeneye | Ukeneye | You need | |
| A- (He/She) | -rakeneye | Arakeneye | He/She needs | |
| Tu- (We) | -rakeneye | Turakeneye | We need | |
| Mu- (You all) | -rakeneye | Murakeneye | You all need | |
| Ba- (They) | -rakeneye | Barakeneye | They need | |
| N- (I) | -fite | Mfite | I have | |
| U- (You) | -fite | Ufite | You have | |
| A- (He/She) | -fite | Afite | He/She has | |
| Tu- (We) | -fite | Tufite | We have | |
| Mu- (You all) | -fite | Mufite | You all have | |
| Ba- (They) | -fite | Bafite | They have | |
| N- (I) | -shaka | Nshaka | I am looking for | |
| U- (You) | -shaka | Ushaka | You are looking for | |
| A- (He/She) | -shaka | Ashaka | He/She is looking for | |
| Tu- (We) | -shaka | Tushaka | We are looking for | |
| Mu- (You all) | -shaka | Mushaka | You all are looking for | |
| Ba- (They) | -shaka | Bashaka | They are looking for |
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Step 2: The Wants & Needs Galaxy
Choose the item or place you need. Use the search bar to find food, drink, or essential services instantly.
| Category | Kinyarwanda | English | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Drink | Ikawa | Coffee | |
| Food & Drink | Amazi | Water | |
| Food & Drink | Amata | Milk | |
| Food & Drink | Umugati | Bread | |
| Food & Drink | Ibirayi | Potatoes | |
| Food & Drink | Inyama | Meat | |
| Food & Drink | Imbuto | Fruit | |
| Food & Drink | Umuceri | Rice | |
| Food & Drink | Ibishyimbo | Beans | |
| Food & Drink | Amagi | Eggs | |
| Food & Drink | Umutobe | Juice | |
| Food & Drink | Icyayi | Tea | |
| Food & Drink | Inyanya | Tomatoes | |
| Food & Drink | Ibitunguru | Onions | |
| Food & Drink | Ifu | Flour | |
| Food & Drink | Umunyu | Salt | |
| Food & Drink | Isukari | Sugar | |
| Food & Drink | Ubuki | Honey | |
| Food & Drink | Amavuta | Oil | |
| Food & Drink | Inanasi | Pineapple | |
| Food & Drink | Avoka | Avocado | |
| Food & Drink | Ifi | Fish | |
| Food & Drink | Inkoko | Chicken | |
| Food & Drink | Amashu | Cabbage | |
| Food & Drink | Dodo | Spinach | |
| Food & Drink | Ibitoke | Green bananas | |
| Food & Drink | Imineke | Sweet bananas | |
| Food & Drink | Ipapayi | Papaya | |
| Food & Drink | Amacunga | Oranges | |
| Food & Drink | Indimu | Lemons | |
| Food & Drink | Ishaza | Peas | |
| Food & Drink | Isupu | Soup | |
| Food & Drink | Salade | Salad | |
| Food & Drink | Sandawitsi | Sandwich | |
| Food & Drink | Piza | Pizza | |
| Food & Drink | Icyokezo | Roasted meat | |
| Food & Drink | Ikirahure | A glass | |
| Food & Drink | Isahane | A plate | |
| Food & Drink | Ikiyiko | A spoon | |
| Food & Drink | Ifurusheti | A fork | |
| Food & Drink | Icyuma | A knife | |
| Food & Drink | Umureti | Omelet | |
| Food & Drink | Umwembe | Mango | |
| Food & Drink | Tangawizi | Ginger | |
| Food & Drink | Tungurusumu | Garlic | |
| Places & Transport | Imoto | A moto-taxi | |
| Places & Transport | Itagisi | A taxi | |
| Places & Transport | Bisi | A bus | |
| Places & Transport | Isoko | The market | |
| Places & Transport | Banki | The bank | |
| Places & Transport | Kwa muganga | The doctor | |
| Places & Transport | Ihoteli | A hotel | |
| Places & Transport | Iposita | The post office | |
| Places & Transport | Ishuri | School | |
| Places & Transport | Inzu | House | |
| Places & Transport | Ibiro | Office | |
| Places & Transport | Isitasiyo | Gas station | |
| Places & Transport | Ikibuga cy'indege | Airport | |
| Places & Transport | Umupaka | Border | |
| Places & Transport | Umugi | City | |
| Places & Transport | Icyaro | Village | |
| Places & Transport | Iduka | Shop | |
| Places & Transport | Resitora | Restaurant | |
| Places & Transport | Farumasi | Pharmacy | |
| Places & Transport | Ikiyaga | Lake | |
| Places & Transport | Ibarabara | Road | |
| Places & Transport | Inzira | Path | |
| Places & Transport | Iburyo | Right | |
| Places & Transport | Ibumoso | Left | |
| Places & Transport | Imbere | Front | |
| Places & Transport | Inyuma | Back | |
| Places & Transport | Hafi | Near | |
| Places & Transport | Kure | Far | |
| Places & Transport | Imodoka | Car | |
| Places & Transport | Igare | Bicycle | |
| Places & Transport | Umujyi rwagati | City center | |
| Places & Transport | Iparikingi | Parking lot | |
| Places & Transport | Ikiraro | Bridge | |
| Essentials | Amafaranga | Money | |
| Essentials | Ubufasha | Help | |
| Essentials | Ikarita | SIM card | |
| Essentials | Umuriro | Electricity | |
| Essentials | Umusemuzi | Interpreter | |
| Essentials | Fagitire | Bill | |
| Essentials | Itelefoni | Phone | |
| Essentials | Isabune | Soap | |
| Essentials | Urupapuro rw'Isuku | Toilet paper | |
| Essentials | Umusego | Pillow | |
| Essentials | Ishuka | Bed sheet | |
| Essentials | Inkweto | Shoes | |
| Essentials | Imyenda | Clothes | |
| Essentials | Urufunguzo | Key | |
| Essentials | Isaha | Watch | |
| Essentials | Itara | Flashlight | |
| Essentials | Inyandiko | Document | |
| Essentials | Imeza | Table | |
| Essentials | Intebe | Chair | |
| Essentials | Umutaka | Umbrella | |
| Essentials | Umuti | Medicine | |
| Essentials | Bande | Bandage | |
| Essentials | Uruhara | Comb | |
| Essentials | Amavuta yo kwisiga | Lotion |
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