Kirundi counting forms 1–10
| Kirundi | English meaning |
|---|---|
| rimwe | one |
| kabiri | two |
| gatatu | three |
| kane | four |
| gatanu | five |
| gatandatu | six |
| indwi | seven |
| umunani | eight |
| icenda | nine |
| icumi | ten |
Important: numbers can change form through noun agreement. The list above is useful for beginner counting practice, but it should not be treated as one fixed form that fits every noun.
How RundiRwanda teaches numbers
The course first builds familiarity with the counting forms, then later introduces the idea that agreement matters. This avoids pretending that English-style number usage maps directly onto Kirundi grammar.