Bira (Traditional ceremony) For example: "Tine bira (We have a ceremony)"

Where does the slang word bira come from?

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

What are other meanings of bira?

bira can also mean: Bira (Spirit ceremony); Umgidi (traditional ceremony)

bira

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 3 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

bira — definition 1

Bira (Traditional ceremony)

"Tine bira (We have a ceremony)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

bira — definition 2

Bira (Spirit ceremony)

"Bira racho next week (The ceremony is next week)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 3

bira — definition 3

Umgidi (traditional ceremony)

"Bira rinoitwa usiku (traditional ceremony is done at night)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

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"Mbira dzinorira (mbiras are playing)"

🇿🇼 About Zimbabwe Slang

bira is part of the everyday slang used in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe slang draws from local languages, history, and street culture to create an expressive voice that is uniquely its own. KASINARY has 964 Zimbabwe slang words collected from native speakers.

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