What does Mu ishamba mean?

Mu ishamba (In the forest) For example: "Ntitwinjira mu ishamba nijoro (We don't enter the forest at night)"

Where does the slang word Mu ishamba come from?

Mu ishamba is a slang term from Burundi. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Burundi and across Africa.

Mu ishamba

🇧🇮 Burundi Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mu ishamba (In the forest)

"Ntitwinjira mu ishamba nijoro (We don't enter the forest at night)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇮 Burundi
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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