Kirundi
ijoro ryiza
ee-JOH-ro REE-zah
How to say it
Kirundiijoro ryizaee-JOH-ro REE-zahsoon
Englishgood nightsoon
Frenchbonne nuitsoon
Meaning
a phrase said to wish someone a peaceful night, used when parting in the evening; good night.
Good to know
Said when parting at night — a wish for a good night.
Examples
- Ijoro ryiza, umugenzi!Good night, friend!
- N'agasaga! Ijoro ryiza!See you! Good night!
- Ijoro ryiza! — Ijoro ryiza!Good night! — Good night!
- Ijoro ryiza, ndagusuhuje kare ejo!Good night, I'll see you early tomorrow!