Kinyarwanda

[ kin-yahr-wahn-duh ]

noun

1. Ruanda ( def 2 ).

Kinyarwanda

/ ˌkɪnjərʊˈændə /

noun

1. one of the official languages of Rwanda, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family and closely related to Kirundi

Example Sentences

The joy of hearing my language Kinyarwanda being spoken all around me.

From BBC

This alliance continues to target innocent Kinyarwanda speaking Tutsis with violence, hate speech and murders, he said.

From Seattle Times

The rise in hostilities in eastern Congo has also led to an increase in hate speech and discrimination against Kinyarwanda speakers in Congo, the United Nations has warned.

From New York Times

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

From New York Times

He spoke of the rights of Congolese Kinyarwanda speakers living in eastern Congo, saying Congolese authorities have a obligation to address the grievances of the M23 rebels.

From Seattle Times