What does Ku bw'ukuri mean?

Ku bw'ukuri (In truth - honestly) For example: "Ku bw'ukuri, sinkunda iyo (Honestly, I don't like that)"

Where does the slang word Ku bw'ukuri come from?

Ku bw'ukuri is a slang term from Burundi. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Burundi and across Africa.

Ku bw'ukuri

🇧🇮 Burundi Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 1 definition

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Ku bw'ukuri (In truth - honestly)

"Ku bw'ukuri, sinkunda iyo (Honestly, I don't like that)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

Word Details

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

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Mu by'ukuri 🇧🇮 Burundi

Mu by'ukuri (In reality - actually)

"Mu by'ukuri, ari mwiza (Actually, he's good)"

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Kuvuga ibintu nk'uko biri (To speak the truth)

"Ndakuvugisha ukuri gusa. (I'm just telling you the truth.)"

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