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Whether you enjoy indoor hobbies, outdoor pursuits or anything in between, being able to discuss your interests and leisure activities is important for building connections and pursuing happiness. In this lesson, we'll explore some common hobbies and leisure activities, and learn the Rundi vocabulary you need to talk about them.

Sports

Playing and watching sports is a popular pastime around the world. In Burundi, soccer is the most popular sport, but many other sports are also enjoyed, including:

Football/Soccer

Football, known as "soka" in Rundi, is the most popular sport in Burundi. Whether you're an avid fan or just starting to play, here are some key terms to know:

Rundi	Pronunciation	English
soka	so-ka	soccer, football
imikino ya soka	i-mi-ki-no ya so-ka	soccer games
umukino wa soka	u-mu-ki-no wa so-ka	soccer match
umu-sani mu-soka	u-mu-sa-ni mu-so-ka	soccer stadium
urukino rw'abakozi	u-ru-ki-no rw'a-ba-ko-zi	coworkers soccer game

Other popular sports in Burundi include:

Basketball

Basketball, known as "basket" in Rundi, is also becoming more popular in Burundi. Here are some key terms to know:

Rundi	Pronunciation	English
basket	ba-ske	basketball
imikino ya basket	i-mi-ki-no ya ba-ske	basketball games
umukino wa basket	u-mu-ki-no wa ba-ske	basketball match
umu-sani wo ba-ske	u-mu-sa-ni wo ba-ske	basketball court
ibindi bintu byinshi by'abatoza	i-bin-di bi-ntu byin-shi by'a-ba-to-za	team building

Volleyball

Volleyball, known as "volley" in Rundi, is also a popular sport in Burundi, especially among women. Here are some key terms to know:

Rundi	Pronunciation	English
volley	vo-lley	volleyball
imikino ya volley	i-mi-ki-no ya vo-lley	volleyball games
umukino wa volley	u-mu-ki-no wa vo-lley	volleyball match
umu-sani wo volley	u-mu-sa-ni wo vo-lley	volleyball court
urumuri rw'abandi bisigiye	u-ru-mu-ri rw'a-ban-di bi-si-gi-ye	support team

Other Sports

Burundians also enjoy other sports, such as:

• Tennis: "teneze" in Rundi
• Rugby: "rabi" in Rundi
• Martial arts: "umukino w'abasivili" in Rundi

Arts and Crafts

Burundians are known for their creativity, and many enjoy expressing themselves through arts and crafts. Here are some key terms to know:

Drawing and Painting

Whether you're a professional artist or just dabbling in a new hobby, here are some Rundi words to describe the tools and techniques used in drawing and painting:

Rundi	Pronunciation	English
hamwe n'umucuruzi	ham-we n'u-mu-cu-ru-zi	easel and canvas
uburerazwa	u-bu-re-ra-zwa	pencil
pape	pa-pe	paper
amafi yo kwitandukanya	a-ma-fi yo kwi-tan-du-ka-nya	blending stumps
inyigisho n'intwali	i-nyi-gisho n'in-twa-li	brushes and paints

Textiles

Sewing, knitting, and crocheting are popular hobbies in Burundi, and many people enjoy creating their own clothes and accessories. Here are some key terms to know:

Rundi	Pronunciation	English
bikanwa	bi-ka-nwa	needles
yarubavu	ya-ru-ba-vu	red yarn
ububaji	u-bu-ba-ji	thread
igwere	i-gwe-re	sewing
uguhwiza	u-gu-hwi-za	knitting

Outdoor Pursuits

Burundi is a country with a rich and diverse geography, which provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Here are some key terms you may need to know if you want to explore the outdoors in Burundi:

Camping

Camping is a great way to experience the natural beauty of Burundi. Here are some key terms to know:

Rundi	Pronunciation	English
kaminu	ka-mi-nu	camping
igicumbi	i-gi-cum-bi	tent
igisuna	i-gi-su-na	sleeping bag
umuriro	u-mu-ri-ro	campfire
ibicuruzwa	i-bi-cu-ru-zwa	cooking equipment

Hiking and Trekking

Burundi offers some great hiking and trekking opportunities for those who love to explore the great outdoors. Here are some key terms to know:

Rundi	Pronunciation	English
gusigara	gu-si-ga-ra	hiking
umubano	u-mu-ba-no	trail
umurembo	u-mu-rem-bo	trek
umwabaji	u-mwa-ba-ji	walking stick
umukinnyi	u-mu-ki-nyi	hiker

Other Outdoor Pursuits

Here are some additional key terms you may need to know for other outdoor pursuits:

• Fishing: "gugitara" in Rundi
• Hunting: "kwemera" in Rundi
• Swimming: "gukora nkunga" in Rundi

Conclusion

In this lesson, we've explored some common hobbies and leisure activities in Rundi, including sports, arts and crafts, and outdoor pursuits. By learning these key terms, you'll be able to have more engaging conversations and enjoy your leisure time in Burundi even more.

Table of Contents - Rundi Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Rundi Language

• Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Basic Sentence Structure

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Greetings and Introductions

• Common Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Noun Classes
• Pronouns

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers
• Days and Months

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Describing with Adjectives
• Describing with Adverbs

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Dining Vocabulary

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Using Prepositions
• Using Conjunctions

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Burundian Culture

• History and Traditions
• Music and Dance

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Hobbies and Entertainment

• Common Hobbies
• Entertainment Vocabulary

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Questions and Negation

• Asking Questions
• Negating Sentences

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Health and Emergencies

• Health Vocabulary
• Emergency Vocabulary

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Rundi Etiquette and Customs

• Social Etiquette
• Festivals and Celebrations

Other Lessons

• Landscape and weather
• Modes of Transportation
• Persons
• Days of the Week
• useful links
• Basic phrases
• Drinks
• Clothes
• Express Surprise