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In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zamu means "breast." It refers to the upper front of a person's body, below the neck, where the mammary glands are. In plural form, it's mazamu. Example sentences for zamu Vakadzi vane mazamu maviri. (Women have two breasts.) Mwana mudiki anoyamwa zamu...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), "zamura" means to do a big stretch and yawn simultaneously, like when you wake up or feel tired. Example sentences for zamura Ndakamuka ndikazamura zvikuru nekuti ndakanga ndarara kwenguva refu. (I woke up and stretched and yawned deeply because I had slept...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zana means "hundred." In plural form, it's mazana. Example sentences for zana Mhuri iyi ine mombe dzinodarika zana. (This family has more than a hundred cows.) Amai vakatengesa mazana matatu emazai. (Mother sold three hundred eggs.) Ndinoda kutenga mazana...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zanda means "egg." It's the round or oval object laid by a female bird, often eaten as food. In plural form, it's mazanda or mazai or mazayi. Example sentences for zanda Mazayi ehuku ane mapuroteni akawanda. (Chicken eggs have a lot of protein.) Huku...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zangira means sour milk. It’s milk that has turned tangy and is no longer sweet. People might use sour milk in cooking recipes or as a refreshing drink. It’s a common part of traditional meals and is enjoyed for its unique taste. Example sentences for...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zango is an amulet or charm worn around the arm or waist. People wear a zango to bring good luck, protection, or positive energy. It is often made with special materials and symbols that have meaning. Example sentences for zango Ambuya vakapa mwana wavo...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zanhi means leaf. The green part of a plant or tree grows from the stem and helps the plant make food from sunlight. Another similar word is shizha. Zanhi rawa kubva pamuti. (A leaf fell from the tree.) Zanhi remuriwo uyu rakakura. (The leaf of this...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zano means a plan or an idea. It's what you think of when you want to do something. In plural form, it's mazano. Example sentences for zano Ndine zano rekuti tingagadzirisa sei dambudziko iri. (I have an idea on how we can solve this problem.) Zano rako...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zara means the state of being full. Example sentences for zara Danga razara nemombe. (The corral is full of cattle.) Dumbu rangu razara. (My stomach is full.) Nzira yazara nemabwe. (The road is full of rocks.) Bhazi razara nevanhu, hapana nzvimbo. (The bus...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zaridza means to make someone angry or anything that sparks anger. Example sentences for zaridza Rega kundizaridza. (Stop making me angry.) Siyana nezvinhu zvinozaridza. (Stop doing things that make me angry.) Kana uchida rugare, usandizaridze. (If you...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zarira has two meanings: To close – For example, to shut a door. To be short of breath – Feeling like you can't breathe easily after running or being tired. Example sentences for zarira Zarira musuwo usati wabuda. (Close the door before you go out.)...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zariro means "closing barrier." It blocks or shuts off a path, like a gate or door. Example sentences for zariro Paakasvika pamba, akavhara zariro zvinyoronyoro. (When he arrived home, he gently closed the barrier.) Zariro racho rakavharisa nzira yekupinda...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zarura means to open. Another similar word is zurura. Example sentences for zarura Zarura gonhi. (Open the door.) Hwindo rakazaruka. (The window is open.) Ndapota zarura bhuku rako papeji rechishanu. (Please open your book to page five.) Zarura moyo wako...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zasi means downwards. Example sentences for zasi Donhedza tambo zasi. (Lower the rope downwards.) Mvura inoyerera zasi kwemakomo ichidzika negungwa. (The water flows downwards from the mountains towards the sea.) Ndakadzika ndichienda zasi pamugwagwa kuti...

First, a scale is a series of notes ordered by pitch. A minor scale has a sadder or more emotional sound than a major scale. Scales are used extensively in different music styles to create certain moods. There are three main types of minor scales: natural, harmonic, and melodic. Let's check them...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zavaza means to speak at length. It's used when someone talks for a long time. Example sentences for zavaza Sekuru vakazavaza vachirondedzera nyaya dzehondo. (Grandfather spoke at length, narrating war stories.) Musazavaza, hatina nguva yakawanda. (Don't...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zazu means "lung." The part inside your chest helps you breathe in air and let it out. Example sentences for zazu Zazu rangu rinorwadza. (My lung hurts.) Utsi hwefodya hunokuvadza mazazu. (Cigarette smoke damages the lungs.) Mhepo inopinda mumazazu. (Air...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zembera means to rest by leaning against something for support. Example sentences for zembera Mwana akazembera kuna amai vake achirara. (The child rested against his mother while sleeping.) Vaive vakaneta, saka vakazembera padombo. (They were tired, so they...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zenda is the spirit of someone who has passed away. This spirit watches over and takes care of the family it belongs to. The zenda helps protect the home and supports the loved ones left behind. Example sentences for zenda Vanoti zenda rasekuru riri...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zendama means to lean against. It describes when you rest your body on something for support, like a wall, a tree, or a friend. Example sentences for zendama Ndakaneta, regai ndizendame pamuti uyu. (I'm tired, let me lean against this tree.) Amai vaive...