Kirundi
nitwa
NEE-twah
How to say it
KirundinitwaNEE-twahsoon
Englishmy name issoon
Frenchje m'appellesoon
Meaning
a phrase used to introduce oneself by stating one's name.
Good to know
used with a name following it, as in Nitwa Yohani (My name is Yohani).
Examples
- Nitwa Yohani.My name is Yohani.
- Ntanyita uku bantu banyita.I am not called what those people call me.
- Wewe nitwa nde?What is your name?
- Muzomenya nitwa nde igihe tuzobamenyekanisha.You will know my name when we introduce ourselves.