What does Kwigisha mean?

Kwigisha (To teach oneself) For example: "Kwigisha ibyiza. (Teach yourself good things.)"

Where does the slang word Kwigisha come from?

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

Kwigisha

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Kwigisha (To teach oneself)

"Kwigisha ibyiza. (Teach yourself good things.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Kwigisha 🇧🇮 Burundi

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"Barihisha kubera ababyeyi. (They're dating secretly because of parents.)"

🇷🇼 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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🌍 "Kwigisha" Across Africa

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

Kwigisha 🇧🇮 Burundi

Kwigisha (To pretend)

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