chivanhu

"Kufumuka" in ChiShona means to conduct yourself in a tasteless manner such as saying expletives (strong language) loudly in the presence of respectable elders and other honorable members of the community (vanyarikani). This word is also used in the context of describing the normal routine of a...

"Kurova Shumba Nembama" is a Shona saying which means to provoke a person of authority or to deliberately start a war with the establishment (the-powers-that-be, the hidden hand, etc). For instance, if a man or woman instigates a protest against an evil regime they ought to be prepared on how...

ku feeder bhebhi means to enjoy quality time by spoiling your main girlfriend, sidechick, or small house when you take her out for shopping, dining at a fine restaurant, outdoor events like a music concert, and among other things that at least require you to spend your own gwalangwa on her...

rovha means either a high school or a college dropout who spends most of his or her time excessively binge drinking alcohol, doing drugs, and being involved in a constant cycle of running into the law. As a result, if such a person does not reconsider their lifestyle soon enough, they are also...

winds means mamhepo ("bad energy") or what is often described in Christianity (chiKristu) as demonic evil spirits and of course including a cartel of fallen angels i.e., Lucifer and his clique. For instance, if a person is described to have winds like so: "Next oan has nof winds, my guy." Then...

means an extremely wealthy person who is financially well-off so much that they are set for life and will never have to work a single day in their life if they choose not to. Other chiShona synonyms for mhene are: Gwiri Huzu Shasha Mbinga Mbozha Muvhimi Mukuru (plural vakuru) Bhuru (only used...

charovedzera-charovedzera bveni rakakwira mawere kwasviba this means when someone has done something over and over again the same process ends up being second nature to them. They don't have to worry about it as much as a novice would. For example, an experienced person can have a casual...

"Mari haipedze hurombe" is a ChiShona saying which means even though a person can accumulate great wealth this doesn't always ensure his vices and shortcomings are all taken care of either. For example, there are certain filthy rich celebrities, athletes, and socialites who have access to a...

means a cultural practice that involves dallying, flirting, and an amorous play between babamukuru ("brother-in-law") and his wife's single younger sister or an unmarried muzukuru ("niece-in-law"). The cultural argument is that muramu (i.e., the niece-in-law) will be exposed to more knowledge...

Kuripa mhosva means to make amends for an offense that was committed against the beliefs and traditions of Chivanhu (customary law). For example, if two people a man and a woman cohabitate together (kuchaya mapoto or kubika mapoto) or have a child(ren) outside of wedlock without initially...

ndururani means a self-willed wayward person who is so stubborn to the point where if they make a decision they will be headstrong about it and will neither have second considerations about what the outcome will be in the future. Of course, individuals like these are very, very hard to have an...

rwaivhi kufamba zvishoma asi shungu dziripo What it means: when a weaker person whether from a physical perspective or from a financial standpoint is verbally abused, legally threatened, assaulted, etc. They tend not to do much about it but remain quiet. However, their silence doesn't mean...

"Bhama" in Zim slang means a full-length studio album which obviously consists of at least more than 10 songs. Therefore, an extended-play album (EP album) isn't in general considered a bhama although people might use the slang word in that particular context. Note: The plural of bhama is...

Dis haatikl hia dey bout diedem a di wik, difrahn season an monten a di ier for chiShona langwij. Mazuva (wik diedem): Die a di wik ChiShona Monde Muvhuro Chuuzde Chipiri Wenzde Chitatu Toerzde China Fraide Chishanu Satide Mugovera, chitanhatu or mugobera Sonde Svondo Mwaka...

kufemerana mugotsi refers to a same-sex relationship. But the thing is same-sex relationships including same-sex marriages are currently forbidden in Zimbabwe. However, this doesn't conclude there aren't same-sex couples within Zimbabwe and abroad in the diaspora.

mafaro means good times or may be used to refer to outings, parties, and events in the form of music concerts, film festivals, etc. For example, if someone says in chiShona "Hande kumafaro" they'd be saying let's go outside and have fun e.g., clubbing. Another example is, "Hapana munhu asingade...

"Hanty" in Zim slang means either between: isn't it, aren't you or weren’t you. It just depends on the context. However, in most cases, this word is always inserted right at the beginning of a sentence or conversation as a means to firmly confirm with what somebody said earlier on about a...

means a side piece or a commercial sex worker whose services are readily available to the demand of the general public at large. Anyway, below I have written for you other synonyms of njapisi: Related terms Synonyms Hure Hwaga Jati Jatiwero Joki Nzwati Nzenza Pfambi...

vane mari havataure means people who are from a wealthy background (i.e., old money) don't often broadcast their material possessions or constantly brag about their financial status. Old money folks are already used to having long money such that buying a new item isn't a big deal that should...

"Divisi" in Shona means mushonga (medicine or juju) that is used to multiply the production of whatever venture a person is into. It can also be used to slow down the sales of a rival. Note: most people assume 'divisi' is only particularly used in farming i.e. to increase crop production but in...