What does Kwemera mean?

Kwemera gusohora n'umuntu (To accept someone's romantic proposal) For example: "Yampaye umubare we, namwemeye. (She gave me her number, I accepted her.)"

Where does the slang word Kwemera come from?

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

What are other meanings of Kwemera?

Kwemera can also mean: Kwemera (To accept/believe)

Kwemera

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Kwemera definition 1

Kwemera gusohora n'umuntu (To accept someone's romantic proposal)

"Yampaye umubare we, namwemeye. (She gave me her number, I accepted her.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Kwemera definition 2

Kwemera (To accept/believe)

"Kwemera ukuri. (Accept the truth.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Kwemera 🇧🇮 Burundi

Kwemera (To accept)

"Ndakwemera uko uri (I accept you as you are)"

Ukwemera 🇧🇮 Burundi

Ukwemera (Faith/belief)

"Ukwemera kwacu ni gukomeye (Our faith is strong)"

🇷🇼 About Rwanda Slang

Rwandan slang reflects the country's Kinyarwanda culture alongside French and English influences, shaped by Kigali's growing young urban population.

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🌍 "Kwemera" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Kwemera 🇧🇮 Burundi

Kwemera (To accept)

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