Injyana y'indirimbo (Song rhythm) For example: "Beat irashimishije. (The beat is nice.)"

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Beat is a slang term from Rwanda. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Rwanda and across Africa.

Beat

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Injyana y'indirimbo (Song rhythm)

"Beat irashimishije. (The beat is nice.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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🇷🇼 About Rwanda Slang

Rwandan slang reflects the country's Kinyarwanda culture alongside French and English influences, shaped by Kigali's growing young urban population.

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This word is also used in 15 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

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