In the Shona language (Chivanhu), wina or hwina means win. Use it when you come out on top in a game or contest. If your team beats the other side, you could say, "Tawina!" which means, "We won!"

Example sentences for wina

  • Amai vangu vakahwina mubairo mukuru mulotto. (My mother won a big prize in the lottery.)
  • Chikwata chedu chahwina mutambo nhasi. (Our team won the game today.)
  • Kuti uhwine, unofanira kushanda nesimba. (To win, you have to work hard.)
  • Vakahwina menduru yegoridhe. (They won a gold medal.)
  • Ndinovimba kuti uchahwina mumakwikwi. (I hope you will win the competition.)
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