You ever wondered how to count in Kirundi?
Whether you're bargaining at a vibrant market in Bujumbura or want to impress your Burundian friends, knowing your numbers in Kirundi can be both practical and fun.
In this guide, we'll take you on a numerical journey through Kirundi, covering everything from 1 to 1000.
So, let's dive in and start counting like a local! Who knows? By the end of this article, you might even be ready to tackle some Kirundi math problems.
Ready? Let's go!
Numbers (Igiharuro) in Kirundi
| English | Kirundi |
|---|---|
| One | Rimwe / Kimwe / Umwe |
| Two | Kabiri / Bibiri / Babiri |
| Three | Gatatu / Bitatu / Batatu |
| Four | Kane / Bine / Bane |
| Five | Gatanu / Bitanu / Batanu |
| Six | Gatandatu |
| Seven | Indwi |
| Eight | Umunani |
| Nine | Icenda |
| Ten | Icumi |
| Eleven | Cumi nu rimwe |
| Twelve | Cumi nu kabiri |
| Thirteen | Cumi nu gatatu |
| Fourteen | Cumi nu kane |
| Fifteen | Cumi nu gatanu |
| Sixteen | Cumi nu gatandatu |
| Seventeen | Cumi n'indwi |
| Eighteen | Cumi n'umunani |
| Nineteen | Cumi n'icenda |
| Twenty | Mirong'ibiri |
| Thirty | Mirong'itatu |
| Forty | Mirong'ine |
| Fifty | Mirong'itanu |
| Sixty | Mirong'itandatu |
| Seventy | Mirong'indwi |
| Eighty | Mirong'umunani |
| Ninety | Mirong'icenda |
| One hundred | Ijana |
| Two hundred | Amajana abiri |
| Three hundred | Amajana atatu |
| Four hundred | Amajama ane |
| Five hundred | Amajama atanu |
| Six hundred | Amajama atandatu |
| Seven hundred | Amajama indwi |
| Eight hundred | Amajama umunani |
| Nine hundred | Amajama icenda |
| One thousand | Igihumbi |
| One hundred thousand | Iraqi / Ilaki |
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