What does Kwishima mean?

Kumererwa neza cyane (To be very happy) For example: "Nishimiye kubona umukunzi wanjye. (I'm happy to see my lover.)"

Where does the slang word Kwishima come from?

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

Kwishima

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Kwishima definition 1

Kumererwa neza cyane (To be very happy)

"Nishimiye kubona umukunzi wanjye. (I'm happy to see my lover.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Kwishima 🇧🇮 Burundi

Kwishima (To be happy)

"Ndishimye cyane (I'm very happy)"

Kwishimira 🇷🇼 Rwanda

Kwinezeza no gushimisha (To enjoy oneself)

"Twishimiye cyane muri concert. (We really enjoyed ourselves at the concert.)"

🇷🇼 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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🌍 "Kwishima" Across Africa

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

Kwishima 🇧🇮 Burundi

Kwishima (To be happy)

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