Zvazviri is a Shona word used to emphasize the truth of what you're saying, kind of like saying "in reality" or "actually", or "in fact" in English.
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zve in Shona language is used as a conjunction i.e., the word "and" to put together two or more ideas, things, or events as one group. Furthermore, zve also means something you add to the end of a word i.e., a suffix. It's like a small tag that you attach to a word to say, "this too" or "this as...
zvimbira in Shona means the heavy, uncomfortable feeling in your stomach from eating way too much food. It's like when you go back for that last bite, even though you're already full, and then you just feel stuffed, bloated, and kind of regretful.
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zvimwe (or pamwe) is a Shona word used when something may or may not happen, or when you are unsure if it will happen. It's like saying "maybe", "perhaps" or "it's likely." Use it when you think something could be true but aren't certain enough to say it will happen.
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zvinda in Shona means to give someone or something a strong, hard beating over and over. This is more than just a simple hit; it's a serious and heavy attack on the person.
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The word "zvino" in the Shona language is used to say "for now" or "for the moment." It is a way to talk about what is happening at this time but may not be the same later on. When you want to speak about something that is true at this very moment but might change in the future, you use "zvino."...
Zvinyoro-nyoro in Shona means gently or softly; acting with lightness, tenderness, or delicacy.
When you do something zvinyoro-nyoro, you are being gentle and soft. You handle things with care, touch them lightly, and make sure not to cause any harm or trouble. For example, if you place a...
Zvirokwazvo is a Shona word used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested; indeed or truly.
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Zvishomanana means doing something slowly, like when you're taking your time and not rushing, or describing a scenario when there's only a little bit of something or not very much of it in terms of quantity.
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zvisina nharo is a Shona phrase that means "without dispute" or "no argument". When someone says this, they're saying that something is true or a fact, and there's no need to argue about it.
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This word, zvisinei, is kind of like saying "however," "nevertheless," or "nonetheless." You use it when you want to acknowledge something but then continue with a different idea or point.
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zviya means "by the way" i.e., an expression used to introduce an incidental or additional piece of information in conversation or writing. Its usage adds a casual and conversational tone, allowing speakers or writers to interject relevant asides without disrupting the flow of the main...
means either "we're now okay with that" or "we've had enough of that".
Synonyms:
Tavebho
Zvakwana
Usage
Taabho (or tavebho) is often used when expressing exhaustion, particularly with something being done repeatedly, and as a means to show protest Zimbos will say the aforementioned for...
Zviyo means ragi or finger millet (a small, nutritious, and resilient cereal grain high in protein)
Synonyms:
rapoko
rukweza
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