Runyankole Language

Runyankole also known as Nyankole or Runyalkole or Nkore is a language spoken in Southwestern Uganda in the Mbarara, Bushenyi, Ntungamo, Kiruhura, Ibanda, Isingiro, Rukungiri and Kitagwenda districts by the Banyankore people.

Runyankole language has approximately 3,200,000 native speakers.

The language has 3 dialects; Hima, Hororo and Orutagwenda.

Learn everyday and popular Runyankole(Nkore) language phrases and their meaning in English, including greetings, directions, love words and many daily conversations.

Dictionary of popular Runyankole words


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  • This page was last updated on December 23, 2024
Define a Runyankole word
Nyankole/Runyalkole/Nkore/Runyankole
Native to

Uganda

Ethnicity

The Banyankole/Ankole Tribe of Uganda

Estimated Native Speakers

3,200,000

Region

Southwestern Uganda in the Mbarara, Bushenyi, Ntungamo, Kiruhura, Ibanda, Isingiro, Rukungiri and Kitagwenda districts

Status

Active

Related

Common Runyankole phrases, love words and their meaning

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