Learn Kinyarwanda Language Builder

How to Express Yourself:

Combine a subject/state from Step 1 (The Engine) with a description from Step 2 (The Galaxy).

Example: Ni (It is) + Ihenze (Expensive) = Ni ihenze

📚 Expressive Pronunciation Tips

Ni / Si: “Nee” (It is) / “See” (It is not). These are your most powerful tools for opinions.
Iryoshye: “Ee-ryoh-sheh.” Use this to tell a chef the food is delicious!
Ndi: “Ndee.” This is how you start almost every sentence about your own feelings (I am…).
Soft Sounds: Opinions often use softer, more emotional tones in Kinyarwanda culture.

Step 1: The Opinion Engine

Choose who is feeling or what you are commenting on (I am, It is, I think, I like…).

Subject	Verb Root	Resulting Phrase	English
N- (I)	-ri	Ndi	I am
U- (You)	-ri	Uri	You are
A- (He/She)	-ri	Ari	He/She is
Tu- (We)	-ri	Turi	We are
N- (I)	-shaka	Nshaka	I want
N- (I)	-kunda	Nkunda	I like
U- (You)	-kunda	Ukunda	Do you like
N- (I)	-dakunda	Sikunda	I do not like
N- (I)	-tekereza	Ntekereza ko	I think that
It	-ri	Ni	It is
It	-ri	Si	It is not
N- (I)	-umva	Numva	I feel
N- (I)	-naniwe	Nananiwe	I am tired
N- (I)	-ishimye	Nishimye	I am happy
N- (I)	-shonje	Nshonje	I am hungry
N- (I)	-fite inyota	Mfite inyota	I am thirsty
N- (I)	-mwaye	Ndwaye	I am sick
N- (I)	-rakaye	Nrakaye	I am angry
N- (I)	-fite ubwoba	Mfite ubwoba	I am afraid
N- (I)	-izeye	Nizeye ko	I hope that
N- (I)	-ari	Nari	I was
U- (You)	-ari	Wari	You were
It	-ari	Byari	It was

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Step 2: The Opinions & States Galaxy

Choose the adjective or feeling. Use the search bar to find words for “Delicious,” “Tired,” “Expensive,” or “Happy.”

Category	Kinyarwanda	English
Feelings & States	Umunezero	Happiness
Feelings & States	Agahinda	Sadness
Feelings & States	Umunaniro	Fatigue
Feelings & States	Inyota	Thirst
Feelings & States	Inzara	Hunger
Feelings & States	Uburakari	Anger
Feelings & States	Ubwoba	Fear
Feelings & States	Igishyika	Nervousness
Feelings & States	Ishyaka	Passion
Feelings & States	Urukundo	Love
Feelings & States	Ubuvumu	Courage
Feelings & States	Ubwitange	Dedication
Feelings & States	Icyizere	Hope/Confidence
Feelings & States	Isoni	Shame/Shyness
Feelings & States	Amatsiko	Curiosity
Feelings & States	Igitotsi	Sleepiness
Feelings & States	Ubwigunge	Loneliness
Feelings & States	Icyishimo	Joy
Feelings & States	Ubusazi	Craziness
Feelings & States	Iseseme	Nausea
Feelings & States	Uburibwe	Pain
Feelings & States	Ubushake	Will/Desire
Feelings & States	Ubutwari	Bravery
Feelings & States	Gushidikanya	Doubt
Feelings & States	Ubusobanuro	Clarity/Meaning
Feelings & States	Ibwirikane	Confusion
Feelings & States	Ubutunzi	Wealthy state
Feelings & States	Ubworoshye	Gentleness
Feelings & States	Ubukene	Poverty
Feelings & States	Ubuzima	Health/Life
Descriptions	Mwiza	Good/Beautiful (Person)
Descriptions	Nziza	Good/Beautiful (Thing)
Descriptions	Mubi	Bad/Ugly (Person)
Descriptions	Bibi	Bad/Ugly (Thing)
Descriptions	Munini	Big (Person/Animal)
Descriptions	Kinini	Big (Thing)
Descriptions	Muto	Small/Young (Person)
Descriptions	Gitoya	Small (Thing)
Descriptions	Muremure	Tall/Long
Descriptions	Mugufi	Short
Descriptions	Mukuru	Old/Senior
Descriptions	Umusore	Young man
Descriptions	Inkumi	Young woman
Descriptions	Umuhanzi	Creative person
Descriptions	Umunyabwenge	Smart person
Descriptions	Igoryi	Foolish person
Descriptions	Umunyacyubahiro	Respectable person
Descriptions	Umunyamurava	Hardworking person
Descriptions	Umunyantege nke	Weak person
Descriptions	Umunyambaraga	Strong person
Descriptions	Umunyamahirwe	Lucky person
Descriptions	Umuherwe	Rich person
Descriptions	Umukene	Poor person
Descriptions	Umubyeyi	Parental/Kind person
Descriptions	Umunyamahanga	Foreigner
Descriptions	Inshuti	Friendly person
Descriptions	Umugiraneza	Generous person
Descriptions	Umunyandurwe	Cruel person
Descriptions	Umunyabinyoma	Liar
Descriptions	Imvugakuri	Truth-teller
Descriptions	Umukinyi	Playful person
Descriptions	Umunebwe	Lazy person
Descriptions	Umuhanga	Expert/Skilled person
Descriptions	Icyitegererezo	Role model
Descriptions	Umunyarwenya	Funny person
Values & Quality	Icyiza	The good thing
Values & Quality	Ikibi	The bad thing
Values & Quality	Ihenze	Expensive
Values & Quality	Ihendutse	Cheap
Values & Quality	Irimo gushya	Hot (Food/Object)
Values & Quality	Ikonje	Cold (Food/Object)
Values & Quality	Iryoshye	Delicious
Values & Quality	Isharira	Bitter/Sour
Values & Quality	Ikirura	Acidic/Very sour
Values & Quality	Icyuye	Sweet/Sugary
Values & Quality	Irakaze	Spicy/Hot (Chili)
Values & Quality	Irimo umunyu	Salty
Values & Quality	Itonze	Quiet/Peaceful
Values & Quality	Irimo urusaku	Noisy
Values & Quality	Isukuye	Clean
Values & Quality	Ianduye	Dirty
Values & Quality	Ikomeye	Strong/Hard
Values & Quality	Yoroshye	Soft/Easy
Values & Quality	Irimo akazi	Difficult/Laborious
Values & Quality	Irimo amahoro	Peaceful
Values & Quality	Irimo ibyago	Dangerous
Values & Quality	Igezweho	Modern/Trendy
Values & Quality	Ishaje	Old/Antique
Values & Quality	Nshya	New
Values & Quality	Ikora	Working/Functional
Values & Quality	Ipfunyitse	Broken/Damaged
Values & Quality	Irangije	Finished/Done
Values & Quality	Iteguwe neza	Well-prepared
Values & Quality	Irimo umucyo	Bright/Clear
Values & Quality	Irimo umwijima	Dark
Values & Quality	Imara igihe	Durable
Values & Quality	Icyerekezo	Target/Direction
Values & Quality	Icyizere	Reliable
Values & Quality	Agaciro	Value/Worth
Values & Quality	Umutekano	Safe/Secure

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