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Basic Verb Structure

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Subject Prefixes

In Kirundi, verbs change based on who is performing the action. The subject prefix is attached to the beginning of the verb stem.

Examples

Nd-a-soma

I read (nda- = I + present)

U-ra-soma

You read (ura- = you + present)

A-ra-soma

He/She reads (ara- = he/she + present)

Tips

  • •The prefix "nd-" indicates first person singular (I)
  • •The prefix "u-" indicates second person singular (you)
  • •The prefix "a-" indicates third person singular (he/she)