What does Gushaka mean?

Gushaka (To look for/want) For example: "Ndashaka amafaranga (I'm looking for money)"

Where does the slang word Gushaka come from?

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

Gushaka

🇧🇮 Burundi Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 1 definition

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Gushaka (To look for/want)

"Ndashaka amafaranga (I'm looking for money)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇮 Burundi
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Gushaka 🇷🇼 Rwanda

Gukora ibishoboka byose kugirango ubone amafaranga (To hustle or search for money)

"Turi gushaka amafaranga yo kwihangira imirimo. (We're hustling for startup capital.)"

Gushakisha 🇧🇮 Burundi

Gushakisha (To search/research)

"Barashakisha isoko (They're researching the market)"

🇧🇮 About Burundi Slang

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🌍 "Gushaka" Across Africa

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

Gushaka 🇷🇼 Rwanda

Gukora ibishoboka byose kugirango ubone amafaranga (To hustle or search for money)

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