Runyankole, also known as Nkore, is spoken primarily in southwestern Uganda, and it is an integral part of the culture and daily life in the region. With its distinct tonal qualities, Runyankole offers a rich linguistic heritage.
Runyankole
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Classification
Niger-Congo > Bantu
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Speakers
3.2 million
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Script
Roman
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Text direction
Left-to-right
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Official language
Native to Uganda
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Other names
Nkole, Nyankore, Nyankole, Orunyankore, Orunyankole, Runyankore
Runyankole
Runyankole is mainly spoken in the Mbarara, Bushenyi, Ntungamo, Kiruhura, Ibanda, Isingiro, Rukungiri and parts of Kitagwenda districts. English, as one of Uganda’s two official languages, is also widely spoken by those who speak Runyankole.
At Geo Language Services, we offer translations that preserve both the linguistic integrity and the cultural context, ensuring your message resonates with Runyankole speakers.
Services offered for this language
Translation / Transcreation / Subtitling / Localization / Adaptation / Copywriting / Authoring / Proofreading / Revision / Editing / Translation quality assurance / Terminology / Linguistic validation / Glossary creation / Dubbing / Voice-overs / Transcription / Typesetting / Simultaneous interpreting / Consecutive interpreting / Conference interpreting / Telephone interpreting / Public service interpreting / Interpreting equipment hire / Foreign language consulting
Interesting fact
The greeting "Agandi", implying, "How are you?" literally means "other news!", and it can be replied with "Ni marungi", which literally means "good news!".
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