What does kusuruvara mean?

Kusuruvara (To be sad) For example: "Ndiri kusuruvara (I'm sad)"

Where does the slang word kusuruvara come from?

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

What are other meanings of kusuruvara?

kusuruvara can also mean: Ukudabuka (sadness)

kusuruvara

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

kusuruvara — definition 1

Kusuruvara (To be sad)

"Ndiri kusuruvara (I'm sad)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

kusuruvara — definition 2

Ukudabuka (sadness)

"Ari kusuruvara nekurasikirwa (he's sad about the loss)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

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🇿🇼 About Zimbabwe Slang

kusuruvara is part of the everyday slang used in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe slang draws from local languages, history, and street culture to create an expressive voice that is uniquely its own. KASINARY has 964 Zimbabwe slang words collected from native speakers.

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