Submitting Shona Words
Help increase the Shona word list in the database for these Shona Language pages by submitting additional Shona and/or English words I omitted and their meanings. Omissions include instances where I did not cover all possible meanings of a Shona word where corresponding English words exist. This also includes words where there are errors in definition and/or usage. In that case, treat the word as a new word and include all possible meanings for the word in question. If there are Shona words I omitted and you think they should be included in the Shona words list. Follow the suggestions shown below.

Common words of foreign origin such as "bhureke" (small metal container with a handle and generally used for carrying liquids), "chigubhu" (canvas water cooler), "manyatera", "kwirimba", "fadhuku", etc., will also be considered if one would be hard pressed to find Shona equivalents. We need words applicable to every day conversational Shona or in story telling.

We are currently considering words beginning with letters a through m.

The "Used AS" and "Dialect" field shown in the table below are not critical. Add if available for completeness. You can attach the file to an email when done and I will include the words as soon as I can. I am not even halfway done putting words in the basic database. This is why there is a restriction on words being considered. Check from time to time for I will be expanding the list.

New Word Details
Shona Used As Dialect Meaning Plural Synonym Shona Example English Translation
tsika vt. KKoMZ step on     Shona sentence using first word English translation
tsika n. KMZ n. KMZ manners tsika tsana KZ Shona sentence using second word English translation
rinda vt.,vi. KMZ watch   tarira KMZ Shona sentence using third word English translation
rinda vt.,vi KMZ keep   chengeta Shona sentence using fourth word English translation
rinda n. K grave marinda guva MZ; bwiro K Shona sentence using fifth word English translation
rinda vt.,vi KZ cram   tsonyera KMZ Shona sentence using sixth word English translation
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Please note that the Shona word submittal covered above also applies to English words that were omitted. English words where corresponding Shona words exist. This includes errors in definition and/or usage. Submittals should, in as much as possible, follow the procedure outlined above.

It may be easier but, not critical, to work with a program with tables; a programs similar to Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word. You can attach your file to an email to Martin Shumba. You may send the information as a TEXT, HTML or PDF document. Include any suggestions or comments.

Click this Abbreviations link to view the meanings of abbreviations used.

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This is an ongoing project and any suggestions you have to improve information offered here would be greatly appreciated. E-mail any comments or suggestions you have to Martin Shumba.