What does Kwihangana mean?

Gutegereza kandi ukomere (To be patient and endure) For example: "Ihangane, igihe cyawe kiraza. (Be patient, your time is coming.)"

Where does the slang word Kwihangana come from?

Kwihangana 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 Kwihangana?

Kwihangana can also mean: Kwihanganira (Patience)

Kwihangana

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Kwihangana definition 1

Gutegereza kandi ukomere (To be patient and endure)

"Ihangane, igihe cyawe kiraza. (Be patient, your time is coming.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Kwihangana definition 2

Kwihanganira (Patience)

"Kwihangana ni ngombwa. (Patience is necessary.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Kwihangana 🇧🇮 Burundi

Kwihangana (To be patient)

"Ugomba kwihangana (You must be patient)"

Kwihanganra 🇷🇼 Rwanda

Gukomera (Resilience)

"Kwihanganra mu bibazo. (Resilience in problems.)"

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

Kwihangana 🇧🇮 Burundi

Kwihangana (To be patient)

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