mberi
/ᵐɓéri/
- noun , class(9)
- adverb
- preposition
- conjunction
- dialects/origins: Zezuru
- English translation
- before
- I. adverb. 1. In front; on the anterior or fore side ; on the side opposite the back; in a position or at a point in advance; ahead.
2. In time preceding; previously; formerly; already.
II. preposition. 1. In front of, in time or position; on the anterior or fore side of; in a position or at a point in advance of.
2. In presence of ; in sight of ; under the cognizance, jurisdiction, or consideration of.
3. In precedence of; in advance of, as regards rank, condition, development, etc.
5. Anterior to in time; previous to.
III.conjunction Sooner than; rather than.
| Shona | English |
|---|---|
| mberi iyi | this before |
| mberi iyo | that before |
| Shona | English |
|---|---|
| mberi yangu | my before |
| mberi yako | your before (singular) |
| mberi yenyu | your before (plural) |
| mberi yake | his/her before |
| mberi yedu | our before |
| mberi yacho | its before |
| mberi yavo | their before |
last updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 11:53:13 AM Central European Standard Time
mberi
/ᵐɓéri/
- dialects/origins: Standard Shona
- English translation
- further
- To a greater distance; in addition; moreover. See Farther.
last updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 11:53:13 AM Central European Standard Time
mberi
/ᵐɓéri/
- dialects/origins: Standard Shona
- English translation
- front
- The forehead or brow, the part of the face above the eyes; sometimes, also, the whole face.
last updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 11:53:13 AM Central European Standard Time
mberi
/ᵐɓéri/
- dialects/origins: Standard Shona
- English translation
- ahead
- In or to the front; in advance; onward.
last updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 11:53:13 AM Central European Standard Time
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