Kinyarwanda counting forms 1–10
| Kinyarwanda | English meaning |
|---|---|
| rimwe | one |
| kabiri | two |
| gatatu | three |
| kane | four |
| gatanu | five |
| gatandatu | six |
| karindwi | seven |
| umunani | eight |
| icyenda | nine |
| icumi | ten |
Agreement still matters. These forms are appropriate for beginner counting practice, but Kinyarwanda numbers can interact with noun-class agreement. Later lessons should be learned in complete context.
Notice where Kirundi and Kinyarwanda differ
Some forms are similar across the two languages while others are not. For example, RundiRwanda keeps Kinyarwanda-specific forms such as karindwi and icyenda instead of assuming the Kirundi forms are interchangeable.