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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...

What do you think about high school students being taught sex education and all that stuff relating to different types of sexualities in public schools?

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...

What exactly are international sanctions simpler terms?

"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...

Chiramu 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...

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...

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 in the ChiShona language means good times or may be used to refer to outings, parties, and events, such as 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...

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...

chitsinga refers to chronic rheumatic disorders that are used to hex a person you loathe so much that you wish to see them go through hell so long as they live. Note: The inflicted person will generally have to consult n'anga ("traditional healer"). This is because going to a hospital is...

So as part of the recruitment process do Zimbabwe Republic Police officers learn law just as much as students at a law school (college) or maybe just briefly without really getting deep into it?

mhanza chironda inotevera akura means a grown-up or a person in a higher office should always conduct themselves with maturity lest people lose respect upon constantly witnessing a juvenile wayward behavior. However, in modern-day with the advent of social media, some respectable persons are...

Kuromba means to own a goblin (chikwambo) that can either be used for purposes of kuroya ("hexing" ) or enriching yourself through blood sacrifice rituals (kuchekeresa munhu). However, just because a blood sacrifice was carried out doesn't mean a person has chikwambo because not all rituals...

Njuzu, for chiShona langwij miin mermaid, wey dey siupanachral waata pirich ar marine pirich. Alternatively, ada piipl dem seh nzuzu. Haueba, dis njuzu pirich shudn bi misconstrued wid mudzimu (bikos das ansischral pirich midiom af a dead fambul memba fah hegzampl: grandfaada, grandmaada, etc)...