What does Kugira ishyari mean?

Kunyara cyane (To be very ashamed) For example: "Nagize ishyari imbere y'abantu. (I was ashamed in front of people.)"

Where does the slang word Kugira ishyari come from?

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

Kugira ishyari

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Kugira ishyari

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Kunyara cyane (To be very ashamed)

"Nagize ishyari imbere y'abantu. (I was ashamed in front of people.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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