Kirundi-English/ English-Kirundi Dictionary & Phrasebook

Kirundi, also known as Rundi, is a Bantu language spoken by about 9 million people worldwide. It is the official language of Burundi, and is also spoken in Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda. Kirundi is mutually intelligible with Kinyarwanda, which is spoken in Rwanda. This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Burundi and neighboring regions with the tools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide includes 4,000 dictionary entries; phonetics that are intuitive for English speakers; essential phrases on topics such as transportation, dining out, and business; and concise grammar and pronunciation sections.

Author: Callixte Nizigama
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Published: 01/14/2020
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 7.00h x 3.90w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9780781813952
ISBN10: 0781813956
BISAC Categories:
- Foreign Language Study | African Languages (see also Swahili)
- Foreign Language Study | Multi-Language Phrasebooks