linguistics

In the Shona language, "zoro" means a change or a new turn in work. It is used when someone switches to a different job shift, takes on a new role, or starts a different task at their workplace. Example sentences for zoro Ndine zoro nhasi, ndichashanda masikati. (I have a shift change today; I...

zorora (verb) To stop work or movement for a time; to take a rest. Example sentences for zorora Ndaneta, ndoda kuzorora. (I'm tired, I want to rest.) Zorora pasi pemumvuri wemuti. (Rest under the shade of the tree.) Mushure mekufamba kwenguva refu, vakazorora. (After walking for a long time...

Zororo noun Holiday: A day of no work, a time for play or rest. Peace: Quiet and calm; no fighting or trouble. Meaning 1: "Holiday" Ndine zororo revhiki rinouya. (I have a holiday next week.) Vana vari kufara nezororo rechikoro. (The children are enjoying the school holiday.) Tichaenda...

In the Shona language, "zuda" has two meanings depending on its use. First, if someone says "zuda," they might be talking about someone with no hair on their head--that's what "bald" means. The second meaning of "zuda" is about money. It can mean either one dollar or one euro. Example sentences...

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zungaira means to act silly or foolishly. Another similar word is zingaira. Example sentences for zungaira Usazungaira pamberi pevakuru. (Don't act foolishly in front of elders.) Akanga achizingaira nekuda kwekunwa doro. (He was acting foolishly because of...

In the Shona language, zungunuka means to make something shake or move quickly. Example sentences for zungunuka Injini yemotokari yakazungunuka zvisingaite. (The car engine shook violently.) Denga remba rakazungunuka nemhepo ine simba. (The roof of the house shook with the strong wind.) Ndiri...

In the Shona language, zungura means turning grain in a basket to remove the outer shells or husks. Example sentences for zungura Ambuya vari kuzungura mapfunde. (Grandmother is winnowing the sorghum.) Zungura tsanga zvakanaka kuti ubvise hundi. (Winnow the millet well to remove the chaff.)...

In the Shona language, zunguza means to move something quickly from side to side or up and down. Example sentences for zunguza Zunguza tauro kuti ubvise guruva. (Shake the towel to remove the dust.) Zunguza makumbo ako usati wamhanya. (Shake your legs before you run.) Mhepo iri kuzunguza...

In the Shona language, zunguzurwa means "tadpole." It's the term for the small, wriggly creatures you see developing in ponds and slow streams, eventually growing into frogs. So when you see those tiny swimmers that look like little fish with tails, you're looking at zunguzurwa or buruuru...

In the Shona language, "zunza" means "shake." It describes what happens when something moves back and forth or up and down quickly. If you're dancing and getting into the groove, you might zunza your hips. Or, when you grab a bottle of salad dressing, you zunza it to mix up the ingredients. It's...

In the Shona language, "zuro" means "yesterday." It's used just like in English when talking about the day before today. So, if today is Tuesday, zuro would refer to Monday. Simple, right? Well, another way to say yesterday is nezuro. Example sentences for zuro Zuro ndakaenda kumusika...

In the Shona language, "zurura" means "open." Another similar word is zarura. Example sentences for zurura "Zurura mwoyo wako ugamuchire rudo." (Open your heart and receive love.) "Zurura bhuku rako pane chitsauko chekutanga." (Open your book to the first chapter.) "Zurura hwindo remba uone...

In the Shona language, "zuva" means "day." It refers to 24 hours from one midnight to the next, including both daylight hours and nighttime. Zuva also means "sun." Example sentences for zuva as "day" "Nhasi izuva rakanaka." (Today is a beautiful day.) "Ndinoshanda mazuva mashanu pasvondo." (I...

In the Shona language, zuwa means to show off or to brag i.e., when someone talks about something they've done or have in a way that makes them look good, maybe even better than others. Example sentences for zuwa "Ari kuzuwa nezvemotokari yake itsva." (He is showing off about his new car.)...

zvakadii is a Shona greeting that means "How are you?" You can use it when you meet someone to ask them how they're doing. It's like saying "How's it going?" in English. For example, when you see a friend, you can say, "Zvakadii?" to check in and show you care about their feelings. Another...

In the Shona language, zvakanaka is the go-to word to show that things are going smoothly or soundly. Think of it as saying, "It's all good," or "We're okay." You can use it to tell someone everything is going well or let them know things are alright. Example sentences for zvakanaka...

zvambaira in the Shona language means to move forward using your hands and knees instead of walking on your feet. Another similar word is kambaira. Example sentences for zvambaira (or kambaira) Kambaira uchiuya kuno. (Crawl over here.) Mhuka dzakawanda dzinokambaira dzichiri dzidiki. (Many...

In the Shona language, zvambarara means to lie face down. It is used when someone stretches out flat on their stomach, like when sunbathing or after a tiring day. Example sentences for zvambarara Mushure mezuva rakaoma, akazvambarara pasi kuti azorore. (After a hard day, he lay face down on...

zvambura in the Shona language means to hit someone very hard or beat them up badly. Example sentences for zvambura

zvara (or bara) in Shona means to bring a new life into the world. Example sentences for zvara (or bara)