Basic Kirundi Greetings and Introductions Quiz

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1. How are you?

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The correct response to 'How are you?' in German would be 'Gut.' meaning 'good'. The other options are incorrect due to variations in spelling or punctuation.

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Basic Kirundi Greetings and Introductions Quiz - Quiz

Explore basic Kirundi expressions for initial meetings and polite interactions. Crafted by an international team, this exercise enhances language skills and cultural understanding, suitable for beginners and those interested in Burundian culture.

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2. How are you?

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The question 'How are you?' is a common greeting in different languages. The correct response in Arabic is 'Nisawa.'

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3. Hello..

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The correct answer 'Mulakomeye' is a greeting in Kirundi, which is the official language of Burundi. 'Bonjour' is a greeting in French, 'Hola' is a greeting in Spanish, and 'Ciao' is a greeting in Italian.

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4. What is my name?

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The correct way to ask for someone's name in Kinyarwanda is 'Izina ryanje ni...'

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5. What is your name (to one person)?

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The correct answer 'Witwande?' is a common way to ask for someone's name in certain cultures, whereas the incorrect answers are common names unrelated to the question.

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6. What is your name (to two or more)?

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The correct way to ask 'What is your name' to two or more people in Swahili is 'Mwitwabande?'

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7. Where are you from (to many people)?

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The correct answer 'Muvahehe?' is a playful way of asking someone where they are from. The incorrect answers are greetings in other languages, which do not ask about a specific location.

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8. I am from. . . ..

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The correct answer is 'Mva. . . ..', as indicated in the question. The incorrect answers are not related to the question.

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9. What is a teacher in Kinyarwanda?

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The correct term for teacher in Kinyarwanda is 'Ndumwigisha', where as 'Inkuru yanjye' means 'my story', 'Umurinzi' means 'guardian', and 'Umuvugizi' means 'reporter'.

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10. What is the word for 'please' in Kinyarwanda?

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In Kinyarwanda, 'mbabarira' is the word for 'please', while 'murakoze' means 'thank you', 'ndagukumbuye' means 'I miss you', and 'kwiyandikisha' means 'to write'.

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11. Where are you from (to one person)?

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12. Where are we from?

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Tuva is a region in southern Siberia, Russia known for its distinct culture and throat singing traditions.

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13. How do you say 'Good-bye!' in Kirundi?

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The correct way to say 'Good-bye!' in Kirundi is 'Turikebanuye!' Murabeho means 'Good-bye' in Kinyarwanda. Doheraguruka means 'Farewell' in Kirundi. Waramutse means 'Good morning' in Kirundi.

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How are you?
How are you?
Hello..
What is my name?
What is your name (to one person)?
What is your name (to two or more)?
Where are you from (to many people)?
I am from. . . ..
What is a teacher in Kinyarwanda?
What is the word for 'please' in Kinyarwanda?
Where are you from (to one person)?
Where are we from?
How do you say 'Good-bye!' in Kirundi?
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