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Kurisei? definition 1
A casual greeting in Shona meaning “How are things?” (literally “How is it burning?”).
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Uri serious?
🇷🇼 Rwanda
Literally 'Are you serious?' in a mix of Kinyarwanda (uri) and English. Used incredulously, often pronounced with a Kinyarwanda lilt
"Ejo sinzaza ku kazi. – Uri serious? (I won't come to work tomorrow. – Are you for real?)"
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