Learn Kirundi Alphabet in 8 Minutes 🔡🇧🇮

Welcome back to Crafted By AP (AP TV) 👋 In this video, I break down the Kirundi alphabet using the academically correct standard taught in schools. You’ll learn: ✅ The full Kirundi alphabet ✅ Which Roman letters are not used at all ✅ Why the letter L exists only because of loanwords ✅ Correct pronunciation of each letter ✅ A Kirundi word example for every letter Many people are taught that “Kirundi doesn’t use certain letters,” especially the letter L. In this lesson, I explain why that belief exists, where the confusion comes from, and how Kirundi actually works linguistically. 🎥 This video is perfect for: Beginners learning Kirundi Parents teaching children Kirundi Diaspora reconnecting with the language Anyone who wants accurate Kirundi education 📌 What you’ll learn in this video: The Kirundi alphabet (academic version) Why Q and X are not used Why L appears mainly in borrowed words Examples of loanwords like litiro and leta How Kirundi adapts foreign words 🧠 Languages evolve, and Kirundi is no different. This video helps you understand why the alphabet looks the way it does today. 👇 Join the conversation Were you taught Kirundi with or without the letter L? Drop your answer in the comments. 👍 If this video helped you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone learning Kirundi. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Kirundi & the Roman alphabet 01:09 - Full Kirundi alphabet 01:30 - Letter-by-letter pronunciation 04:50 - Loanwords explained 06:00 - Why L exists 07:30 - Final thoughts & engagement #KirundiAlphabet #LearnKirundi #AfricanLanguages #LanguageLearning #CraftedByAP