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In the Shona language, zuwa means to show off or to brag i.e., when someone talks about something they've done or have in a way that makes them look good, maybe even better than others. Example sentences for zuwa "Ari kuzuwa nezvemotokari yake itsva." (He is showing off about his new car.)...

zvakadii is a Shona greeting that means "How are you?" You can use it when you meet someone to ask them how they're doing. It's like saying "How's it going?" in English. For example, when you see a friend, you can say, "Zvakadii?" to check in and show you care about their feelings. Another...

In the Shona language, zvakanaka is the go-to word to show that things are going smoothly or soundly. Think of it as saying, "It's all good," or "We're okay." You can use it to tell someone everything is going well or let them know things are alright. Example sentences for zvakanaka...

zvambaira in the Shona language means to move forward using your hands and knees instead of walking on your feet. Another similar word is kambaira. Example sentences for zvambaira (or kambaira) Kambaira uchiuya kuno. (Crawl over here.) Mhuka dzakawanda dzinokambaira dzichiri dzidiki. (Many...

In the Shona language, zvambarara means to lie face down. It is used when someone stretches out flat on their stomach, like when sunbathing or after a tiring day. Example sentences for zvambarara Mushure mezuva rakaoma, akazvambarara pasi kuti azorore. (After a hard day, he lay face down on...

zvambura in the Shona language means to hit someone very hard or beat them up badly. Example sentences for zvambura

zvara (or bara) in Shona means to bring a new life into the world. Example sentences for zvara (or bara)

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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. Example sentences for zvirokwazvo

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

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

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

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