In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zhangandira is to talk or act excitedly, often while moving around or using big hand motions. Think of a kid who can't wait to tell their friends about their birthday party.
Example sentences for zhangandira
- Mwana akamhanya achiuya kumba achizhangandira nezvemutambo webhora. (The child ran home excitedly, talking about the soccer game.) - This shows the child is excited and likely moving around while talking.
- Kunyangwe zvaive zvakanaka, haana kuzhangandira nekuti aiziva kuti aifanira kuramba akadzikama. (Even though it was good news, he didn't get overexcited because he knew he had to stay calm.)