In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), yeva means to look at someone or something in a way that shows you like what you see. And yevedza means something that calls for admiration.

Example sentences for yeva

  • Akamira achimuyeva nemaziso ake makuru. (He stood there looking at her with his big eyes, admiring her.)
  • Musikana wangu akandiyeva nemaziso erudo. (My girlfriend looked at me with loving eyes.)
  • Vana vakayeva zvipo zvavo zvitsva nemufaro. (The children looked at their new gifts with joy.)

Example sentences for yevedza

  • Runako rwegomo reNyangani runoyevedza. (The beauty of Mount Nyangani is breathtaking.)
  • Mbatya dzake dzitsva dzinoyevedza. (Her new clothes are stunning.)
  • Mufananidzo uyu unoyevedza. (This picture is captivating.)
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