What does Gusenga mean?

Gusenga (To pray) For example: "Gusenga cyane. (Pray much.)"

Where does the slang word Gusenga come from?

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

Gusenga

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Gusenga definition 1

Gusenga (To pray)

"Gusenga cyane. (Pray much.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Gusenga 🇧🇮 Burundi

Gusenga (To pray/worship)

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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.

KASINARY has 1774 Rwanda slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Gusenga" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Gusenga 🇧🇮 Burundi

Gusenga (To pray/worship)

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