In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zhowezha refers to the loud, continuous noise produced by a group of people talking energetically or boisterously.
Example sentences for zhowezha
Patakangopinda murumhu yemusangano, takanzwa zhowezha raiva rakakura kubva kuvanhu vakawanda vaitaura. (As...
In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), "zhumbwe" refers to someone big-boned.
Example sentences for zhumbwe
Murume uyu izhumbwe. (This man is big-boned.)
Zhumbwe harisekwi nokuti rinokosha mukuchengetedza imba. (The big-boned one is not mocked because they are valuable in protecting the home.)
In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zhumi means the monkey orange fruit. It is a sweet, round fruit that monkeys and people enjoy eating. Another similar word is zhuni.
Example sentences for zhumi
Zhumi iri rinotapira. (This monkey orange fruit is sweet.)
Mwana akatora zhumi pasi pemuti...
In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), "zhwinya" means to squeal like a pig. It describes making loud, high-pitched noises similar to a pig's squeal.
Example sentence for zhwinya
Akangozhwinya senguruve iri kurwadziwa. (He squealed like a pig in pain.)
In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), "zii" means to be quiet, to make no sound, or to be still.
Example sentences for zii
"Zii!" vakadaro amai kuna vana vavo. ("Be quiet!" the mother said to her children.)
Mwana akangoti zii mushure mekuona imbwa. (The child suddenly became quiet after seeing...
In the Shona language (or ChiShona), zimayi redziva refers to a water scorpion. It's that creepy-crawly thing lurking in a pool of water, the one with the pincers that looks like a mini lobster. They can give you a nasty nip if you're not careful, so it's best to leave them alone!
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In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), "zimai renyuchi" refers to a "queen bee," the only female bee in the hive that lays all of the eggs. She is larger than other bees and vital for the colony's survival.
Example sentences for zimai renyuchi
Hupenyu hwezimai renyuchi hunogona kusvika makore...
In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), Zimbabwe means a large house built of stone. When broken down zimba basically means a large house, and bwe refers to stone. You got it? I'd love to think so mate!
Example sentences for Zimbabwe
Dzimba dzemabwe dzekuGreat Zimbabwe dzakavakwa nevanhu vekare...
In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zimbe means a small piece of wood or coal that is still hot and red after a fire has stopped burning. Another similar word is vhunze.
Example sentences for zimbe
Chenjera, pane zimbe pasi apa! (Be careful; there's a hot ember on the ground!)
Mwana akapiswa...
In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zimwaya is a person who talks a lot, likes to share secrets and spreads rumors. They like to talk about other people's business.
Example sentences for zimwaya
Usaudza zimwaya chero chakavanzika, vachaparadzira nyaya yacho. (Don't tell the gossipmonger any...
In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), "zingizi" means a carpenter bee. This big, black, yellow bee makes its home by boring into wood.
Example sentences for zingizi
Ndakaona zingizi richibhururuka richipinda mumuti. (I saw a carpenter bee flying into a tree.)
Zingizi harina hasha, asi rinogona...
In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zinyekenyeke means something loose and not firm. It can refer to ropes, clothes, or even a person's way of walking. Another similar word is dembwetembwe.
Example sentences for zinyekenyeke
Gurovu iri zinyekenyeke. (This glove is loose.)
Musikana uya...
In the Shona language (or Chivanhu) zipa means to taste sweet and delicious, like honey or ripe fruit. It is the yummy taste of something you like or to feel sweet. A similar word is kuzipigwa.
Example sentences for zipa
Uchi hunonzipa. (Honey tastes sweet.)
Michero iyi inozipa sehuchi...
In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zizirika means making a buzzing sound like a bee. It is the sound of something moving in the air, making a low, continuous sound.
Example sentences for zizirika
Nyuchi dziri kuzizirika pamusoro pemaruva. (The bees are buzzing over the flowers.)
Ndakanzwa...
In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), ziso means eye. It's what you see with. In plural form you'd say maziso, or madziso. But here's the tricky part: ziso regumbo means ankle. Think of it like this: the ankle is the "eye" of the leg. It's the part that sees where the leg is going if you will...
In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zita means the word you use when talking or writing about a person or thing. It is the same as the English word "name."
Example sentences for zita
The first thing to know about major scales is that they start and end on the same note but at different octaves. For example, the C major scale starts on a low C and ends on a higher C.
Every major scale uses a pattern of whole and half steps between notes. A half step means moving from one...
Have you ever wondered how sad or mysterious music feels? It's all thanks to minor scales! Let's explore three types: natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales. Think of a scale like a ladder. Each step is a note. Minor scales have a special sound different from "happy" major scales.
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The D minor scale is a musical scale that starts on the note D. It is a common scale in many types of music. Like other minor scales, it has a special sound that differentiates it from major scales. This is because it has a different pattern of whole steps (W) and half steps (H) between the...
In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), ziva means to know something or someone. It is like seeing a friend and knowing who they are. You can also use ziva when you have a fact in your mind that you are acquainted with.
Example sentences for ziva
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