linguistics

In the Shona language (or ChiShona), "wirirana" has two meanings: To agree. To get on together well. Example sentences for wirirana Hatina kuwirirana pamusoro penzira yekufamba nayo. (We didn't agree on which route to take.) Vose vakawirirana kuti mhinduro iyi ndiyo yakanakisisa. (They all...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), -wo is a suffix. You add it to the end of a word when you want to make a polite request. It's like saying "please" in English. For example, if "enda" means "go," then "endawo" would mean something like "go, please." Examples of using the suffix -wo Endawo...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), "wodzvoka" means to tip or fall over. Example sentences for wodzvoka Hari yawodzvoka mvura ikadururika. (The pot tipped over and the water spilled.) Mwana akakwira pachigaro chikawodzvoka. (The child climbed on the chair, and it tipped over.) Mota...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), yamba means to begin or start something. Example sentences for yamba Vakayamba kuvaka imba itsva. (They began to build a new house.) Musangano uchayamba na9 dzemangwanani. (The meeting will start at 9 am.) Vana vakayamba kuimba nziyo. (The children started...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), yambira means to tip someone off or warn them about something bad that might happen. You can also use it to give a friend good advice to help them stay safe or make smart choices. Think of it like a heads-up from someone who cares about you. Example...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), yambiro means a warning or heads-up about something bad that might happen. Think of it like when your friend tells you to watch for a puddle or your mom warns you that the stove is hot. People use this word to help keep each other safe from harm. Example...

In the Shona language (Chivanhu), yambuka means to go across. You use it when you want to say that someone or something moves from one side to the other side. Vakayambuka mugwagwa vachienda kuchitoro. (They crossed the road going to the shop.) Mwana akayambuka rwizi achishandisa zambuko. (The...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), yamura means to help someone or give them a hand. Example sentences for yamura Kana ukayamura vamwe, Mwari vanokukomborera. (If you help others, God will bless you.) Ndapota ndiyamure kutakura bhegi iri, rinorema. (Please help me carry this bag, it's...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), yamuro means help someone gives you. Example sentences for yamuro Ndinokutendai nekundibatsira nhasi, yamuro yenyu yakakosha. (Thank you for helping me today, your assistance is valuable.) Ndakakwanisa kupedza basa nekuda kweyamuro yawakandipa. (I was able...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), yamwa means to suckle. It's what a baby does to get milk from its mother's breast. Example sentences for yamwa Mwana ari kuyamwa mukaka kuna amai vake. (The baby is suckling milk from its mother.) Mbudzi iri kuyamwisa mwana wayo. (The goat is suckling its...

In the Shona language (or ChiShona), yanika means to put something outside so the sun and air can dry it. Example sentences for yanika Amai vari kunyanika mbatya panze. (Mother is putting the clothes outside to dry.) Yanika chibage panze kuti chiome. (Put the maize outside to dry in the sun.)...

In the Shona language, yanyura is a word that means to straighten something out or to unbend it. Example sentences for yanyura Ndinofanira kunyanyura waya iyi usati waishandisa. (I need to straighten this wire before you use it.) Amai vaka yanyura waya yehen'a kuti vanyanike hembe. (Mother...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), yaruka means to be grown up or mature. Example sentences for yaruka Mwanakomana wangu ayaruka, ava kugona kuzviriritira. (My son has grown up, he can now take care of himself.) Munhu ayaruka haatevedzere zvinoitwa nevamwe. (A grown-up person doesn't...

In the Shona language (or Chivambu), yaura means to experience hardship. Example sentences for yaura Vakayaura zvikuru panguva yehondo. (They experienced great hardship during the war.) Vana vakayaura nenzara mushure mekunge goho ravo raparadzwa nemvura. (The children experienced hardship...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), Yave means God. Example sentences for Yave Yave ndiye Musiki wezvinhu zvose. (Jehovah is the creator of all things.) Bhaibheri iShoko raYave. (The Bible is the Word of the Lord.) Ngatitendei Yave nekuda kwenyasha dzake. (Let us thank Yave for his grace.)...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), yawira means to cry out when you're in pain or to whine. Example sentences for yawira Imbwa yaka yawira nenzara mushure mekushaya chekudya kwemazuva maviri. (After not eating for two days, the dog whined in pain from hunger.) Mbongoro yaka yawira...

In the Shona language (or ChiShona), yaya means an older sister. Example sentences for yaya Yaya vangu vanogara kuHarare. (My older sister lives in Harare.) Ndakashanyira yaya vangu nezuro. (I visited my older sister yesterday.) Yaya vangu vakandidzidzisa kubika sadza. (My older sister taught...

In the Shona language (or ChiShona), yaza means to snarl or growl angrily. Example sentences for yaza Shumba yakayaza ichiratidza mazino ayo makuru. (The lion snarled, showing its large teeth.) Imbwa yakayaza kune vatorwa. (The dog snarled at the strangers.) Gava rakayaza richidzivirira vana...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), yema means acting like a kid when you're all grown up. Example sentences for yema Murume uyu ane makore makumi mana asi anongoyema. (This man is forty years old, but he still acts like a child.) Usayeme pamberi pevanhu. (Don't act childish in front of...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), yemura means to admire or marvel at something. Example sentences for yemura Yemurai basa rakanaka rakaitwa nevanhu ava! (Admire the good work done by these people!) Ndakayemura kushinga kwake. (I admired her bravery.) Vakanga vachiyemura basa rake. (They...