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    Zvazviri

    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. Example sentences for zvazviri
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    Zve

    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...
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    Zvikuru

    zvikuru is a Shona word used when you want to say something is done or felt very strongly or to a big extent. Example sentences for zvikuru
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    Zvimbira

    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. Example sentences for zvimbira
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    Zvimwe

    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. Example sentences for...
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    Zvinda

    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. Example sentence for zvinda
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    Zvino

    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."...
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    Zvinyoro-nyoro

    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...
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    Zvirokwazvo

    Zvirokwazvo is a Shona word used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested; indeed or truly. Example sentences for zvirokwazvo
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    Zvishomanana

    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. Example sentences for zvishomanana
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    Chii chinonzi "mero"?

    I often hear people say this word "mero" but my Shona isn't that good. What does it mean though?
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    Zvisina nharo

    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. Example sentences of zvisina nharo
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    Zvisinei

    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. Example sentences of zvisinei
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    Zvita

    zvita means "December" in chiShona (or Chivanhu). Example sentences for zvita
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    Zvitsvene

    1: holy (i.e., good morally and religiously) 2: good (i.e., a way to express that everything is fine) Example sentences for zvitsvene
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    Zviya

    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...
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    Echazi

    echazi or "H-Town" in Zim slang refers to Harare i.e., a city that is part of Mashonaland Province. Example sentences
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    Taabho

    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...
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    Bhenzi

    means: "Benz" (i.e., any automobile by Mercedes-Benz AG) Example sentences Pronunciation [ ben-nzɪ ]
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    Zviyo

    Zviyo means ragi or finger millet (a small, nutritious, and resilient cereal grain high in protein) Synonyms: rapoko rukweza Example sentences for zviyo
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