In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), Zimbabwe means a large house built of stone. When broken down zimba basically means a large house, and bwe refers to stone. You got it? I'd love to think so mate!
Example sentences for Zimbabwe
- Dzimba dzemabwe dzekuGreat Zimbabwe dzakavakwa nevanhu vekare. (The stone houses at Great Zimbabwe were built by ancient people.)
- Imba yamabwe iyi yaive imba yamambo. (This stone house was the king's residence.)
- Tichashanyira imba yamabwe iri muMasvingo. (We will visit the stone house located in Masvingo.)
