How to say “Good night” in Kinyarwanda
The most common way to say “good night” in Kinyarwanda. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Ijoro ryiza
In a sentence
English
Good night, how are you?
Kinyarwanda
Ijoro ryiza, Amakuru yawe?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good night" in Kinyarwanda?
"Good night" in Kinyarwanda is "Ijoro ryiza". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Ijoro ryiza" written in Kinyarwanda?
"Ijoro ryiza" is the standard written form in Kinyarwanda, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Ijoro ryiza" in Kinyarwanda?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Ijoro ryiza" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Ijoro ryiza" mean in English?
"Ijoro ryiza" is the Kinyarwanda way of saying "Good night" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Good night" in Kinyarwanda?
Many languages — including Kinyarwanda — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Ijoro ryiza" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Kinyarwanda spoken?
Kinyarwanda is spoken by an estimated 12 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Kinyarwanda dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Kinyarwanda dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Ijoro ryiza" or any other Kinyarwanda text.