What does Kubabara mean?

Kubabara (To suffer/hurt) For example: "Arabobara cyane (He's suffering a lot)"

Where does the slang word Kubabara come from?

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

What are other meanings of Kubabara?

Kubabara can also mean: Kubabara (To feel pain/sorrow)

Kubabara

🇧🇮 Burundi Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Kubabara definition 1

Kubabara (To suffer/hurt)

"Arabobara cyane (He's suffering a lot)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Kubabara definition 2

Kubabara (To feel pain/sorrow)

"Ndababaye cyane (I'm very sorry)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇮 Burundi
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Kubabara 🇷🇼 Rwanda

Kumererwa nabi kubera ikintu (To feel pain or sadness)

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Kubagara (To do traditional healing)

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

Kubabara 🇷🇼 Rwanda

Kumererwa nabi kubera ikintu (To feel pain or sadness)

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