What does Ikirere mean?

Hejuru y'isi (Sky) For example: "Ikirere cyiza. (Beautiful sky.)"

Where does the slang word Ikirere come from?

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

Ikirere

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Ikirere definition 1

Hejuru y'isi (Sky)

"Ikirere cyiza. (Beautiful sky.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

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