• English word direct in the Shona Dictionary
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rayira
/rajira/

• verb
• synonyms: chaira, maneja, nanga, raya, rayira, sundidza, tonga, tungamidza, tungamira, tungamira
• dialects/origins: Zezuru

English translation

direct

1. To point or aim in a straight line toward a place or an object ; cause to move, act, or work toward a certain object or end; determine in respect to direction.

2. To point out or make known a course to; impart information or advice to for guidance.

3. To control the course of; regulate; guide or lead; govern; cause to proceed in a particular manner.

4. To order; instruct; point out to, as a course of proceeding, with authority; prescribe to.

rayira
/rajira/

• dialects/origins: Standard Shona

English translation

command

To order with authority; to lay injunction upon; to direct; to bid; to charge.