In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zengurira means to drag one's feet or put things off. Think of when you keep finding little reasons not to start a task, like cleaning your room or doing homework.

Example sentences for zengurira

  • Vari kuzengurira kubhadhara rendi. (They are procrastinating the rent payment.)
  • Akanga achi zengurira kuenda kuchipatara. (He was putting off going to the hospital.)
  • Akanga achi zengurira kuenda kubasa. (He was dragging his feet about going to work.)
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