What does Quand même mean?

Ariko se (But still) For example: "Quand même, byiza. (But still, it's good.)"

Where does the slang word Quand même come from?

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

Quand même

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Ariko se (But still)

"Quand même, byiza. (But still, it's good.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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