What does Kugira umwuka mean?

Kumererwa nabi (To be in a bad mood) For example: "Afite umwuka mubi uyu munsi. (He's in a bad mood today.)"

Where does the slang word Kugira umwuka come from?

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

Kugira umwuka

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Kugira umwuka

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Kumererwa nabi (To be in a bad mood)

"Afite umwuka mubi uyu munsi. (He's in a bad mood today.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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