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  1. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Mvenge-mvenge

    "Mvenge-mvenge," for chiShona langwij miin "assorted" an dehfah dis wod iyuuz fi refer fi tingz dat kom ina waid variety a choices, flavors, stail, options, opinions, an aal sorts af ada miscellaneous tingz wid numerous combinations asosietid wid dem. Example usage
  2. Borrowdale Barron

    If a daige is rich does it make an oan reluctant to cheat?

    Generally speaking, are most oans who make less money than daiges reluctant to cheat if they are in a relationship with a daige who happens to make more money than them?
  3. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Naijimbi, naizimbo

    dis miin Nigerian, alternatively som piipl for Zimbabue (ah abroad) dem guh seh Naijimbo rather dahn di faama. It aal dipend for di pesin, alduo Naijimbi ih deh di wan wey dey deh yuus muos a di taim bai Zim piipldem. Haueba, Naizimbo simbly rifa fi a rilieshanship bitwiin aida a Naija man ar...
  4. Numero Uno

    What does the Christian Holy Bible say about social media?

    Should Christians use social media platforms and what does the Holy Bible, in general, say about other things relating to the internet?
  5. Borrowdale Barron

    Does The Word "Hustler" Suggests One Is A Criminal

    Why do some women suspect you are running a criminal enterprise if you tell them I am a hustler after she asks you what is your line of work?
  6. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Chegumi

    chegumi means "tithe" and that is a monthly religious practice carried out by Christians of putting aside at least 10% of their salary or income from investments to support their local church and reaching out to poor orphans and widows. However, chegumi (tithing) shouldn't be confused with any...
  7. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Chitendero

    "Chitendero" in Shona just means religion or whatever belief system you have even if you are an atheist who doesn't believe in any deity, etc. The same applies to people who believe they are walking gods and goddesses. Of course in religions such as Christianity, Islam, Judaism, etc that is...
  8. Borrowdale Barron

    Poor People vs Rich People In African Culture

    Is there any poor people mentality that supports the reason why those who are less fortunate usually have more children than rich people in the context of African culture?
  9. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Compass points in chiShona language

    Basic cardinal directions English ChiShona North Mawodzanyemba or Maodzanyemba East Mabvazuva, Kumabudezuva or Mabvirazuva South Chamhembe West Madokero or Mavirira Intermediate points of the compass: English ChiShona North-northeast Mawodzanyemba akakwidza Kumabvazuva...
  10. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    A list of Holy Scriptures in Shona

    To begin with, the Holy Bible in chiShona language is called Bhaibheri, and a person who wholeheartedly accepts Jesus Christ (the Son of Man) as his survivor, that is to say, a Christian regardless of denomination (or any particular church they go to) is called muKristu. Note: chiKristu should...
  11. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Huku Yechibhoyi

    Huku yechibhoyi {chishona} Definition: organic chicken that is a least let out during the day by poultry farmers to wander around unlike chicken confined to live in a cage for the most part. Note: free-range chicken does NOT mean it's organic. This is perhaps a common confusion some people...
  12. Numero Uno

    If you want to become full, let yourself be empty

    What is the meaning behind the quote by Laozi (Lao Tzu) that says, "if you want to become full, let yourself be empty."
  13. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Mubikirwa

    mubikirwa or chimubikirwa means either fake news, gossip, or propaganda that is presented as true facts albeit that isn't the case. Consequently, the story fails to add up due to a lack of convincing evidence to prove any claims made to convince a target audience. This word is also used as a...
  14. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Abaiwa ngaabude

    Abaiwa Ngaabude, is a ChiShona phrase which means: if you are really butthurt and in your feelings with what's going on right now perhaps it is you who should hit the road -- ain't nobody will miss you more than you think. Also in life, there are some people who get themselves into a...
  15. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Kufeja-feja

    kufeja-feja means to throw mud on a wall hoping some of it will stick when a series of repeated attempts are made to achieve a particular goal. This normally happens when a person or a group of people have run out of ideas so they end up anticipating by chance of a fluke everything will fall...
  16. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    Panning drums: audience vs. drummer's perspective

    Whether you like panning your drums from an audience or drummer's perspective, just make it sound good already. It's all that matters at the end of the day. Now, for some of y'all who ain't familiar with audience or drummer perspective mixing, I'll give you a quick synopsis of what it entails in...
  17. Borrowdale Barron

    What is the Ancient Egyptian Trinity?

    The title of this thread says it all. I will just add to say how is the ancient Egyptian trinity sometimes thought to be similar to a Christian trinity.
  18. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Bhabhidho

    means "veisalgia" or in other words, what most people commonly mek reference to as hangover effects wish a aaftin experienced afta yu drink laika fish. The formal chiShona word for veisalgia is actually bhabharasi. Bai di wie, (wey som a yu oandem aredi nuo) dark liquors/alcoholic drinks soch...
  19. Shamiso

    What is the difference between a music production company and a record Label?

    How is a music production company different from a record label or to put it, in other words, is a production deal the same thing as a standard record contract?
  20. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Numbers in ChiShona Language

    If you are wondering how to count numbers in the ChiShona language (or Chivanhu), look no further. So why don't we jump right in and get to work? Ayyy... English Chishona Zero Ziro One Motsi Two Piri Three Tatu Four China Five Shanu Six Tanhatu Seven Nomwe Eight Sere Nine...
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