What does Kushindwa mean?

Khisir (Lose - Swahili) For example: "Hatutashindwa (We won't lose)"

Where does the slang word Kushindwa come from?

Kushindwa is a slang term from South Sudan. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Sudan and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Kushindwa?

Kushindwa can also mean: Fashal (Failure - Swahili)

Kushindwa

🇸🇸 South Sudan Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Kushindwa definition 1

Khisir (Lose - Swahili)

"Hatutashindwa (We won't lose)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Kushindwa definition 2

Fashal (Failure - Swahili)

"Hakuna kushindwa (No failure)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇸 South Sudan
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Kushindwa 🇰🇪 Kenya

Kupoteza (To lose)

"Tumeshindwa vibaya (We lost badly)"

Kushindwa 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Kushindwa/kupoteza (Defeat/losing)

"Kushindwa si mwisho wa dunia (Defeat is not end of world)"

🇸🇸 About South Sudan Slang

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🌍 "Kushindwa" Across Africa

This word is also used in 2 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Kushindwa 🇰🇪 Kenya

Kukosa kushinda (To fail)

Kushindwa 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Kushindwa/kupoteza (Defeat/losing)

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