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Emergency situations can happen unexpectedly, and when they do, it's essential to be familiar with the appropriate vocabulary and phrases to use. In this lesson, you will learn Rundi phrases and words to help you seek help, communicate a crime or accident, and obtain medical assistance.

Common Emergency Phrases

Here are some common emergency phrases that you should know:

Asking for Help

Rundi	Pronunciation	English Translation
Nifashije	nee-fah-she-juh	I need help
Twese twihanganira	tweh-seh twee-hang-ahn-ee-ruh	All of us are in danger
Bihemuka	bee-heh-moo-ka	Help me
Wihanganirahe	wee-hang-ahn-ee-ruh-hey	Are you in danger?
Nimve twigarukire	nee-mveh twee-gah-roo-kee-reh	I heard something strange

Reporting a Crime

Rundi	Pronunciation	English Translation
Ndashaka kwiyandikisha kurikije ibitabo	ndah-shah-ka kwee-yahn-dee-kee-sha koo-ree-kee-jeh ee-bee-tah-bo	I want to report a crime to the police
Urubanza rwanjye rutatangiye	oo-roo-bahn-zah ruh-njee-ye roo-tah-tahn-jee-ye	My wallet has been stolen
Ibihe byanjye bigamije kugwa	ee-bee-heh byah-njee-yeh bee-gah-mee-jeh koo-gwah	I was attacked yesterday

Seeking Medical Assistance

Rundi	Pronunciation	English Translation
Ndashaka kuruhisha ubwenge	ndah-shah-ka koo-roo-hee-sha oob-wen-geh	I need first aid
Ndeba kugira impamyabushobozi	ndeh-bah koo-ghee-rah eem-pah-mee-ya-boo-shoh-boh-zee	I need a doctor
Nimuhari ko mugira umurwayi	nee-moo-hah-ree koh moo-ghee-rah oo-moor-wah-yee	Please, help me, I am sick

Emergency Vocabulary

Here is a list of emergency vocabulary that you should know:

• Ambulance - Ambulansi
• Arrest - Guhana
• Blood - Itunga
• Danger - Ihanganirwa
• Emergency - Ugutera kwihagara
• Fire - Umuriro
• Hospital - Hospitali
• Injury - Imirimo
• Pain - Ibihe
• Police - Polisi
• Poison - Ikibazo cy'ibinyoma
• Rescue - Kwizera
• Siren - Sirene
• Victim - Umuhungu
• Wound - Umuvumo

Conclusion

In this lesson, you have learned important Rundi phrases and vocabulary to use in emergency situations. Knowing these words can help you effectively communicate and obtain the assistance you need. Keep practicing to become more fluent in your Rundi skills!

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

• Common Greetings
• Common Hobbies
• Express Surprise
• Fruits
• Numbers
• Describing Relationships
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Dishes, cuttlery
• Days of the Week
• Food