- English word iron in the Shona Dictionary
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- dialects/origins: Zezuru
- English translation
- iron
- The most common and most useful metallic element, being of almost universal occurrence, usually in the form of an oxide (as hematite, magnetite, etc.), or a hydrous oxide (as limonite, turgite, etc.). It is reduced on an enormous scale in three principal forms; viz., cast iron, steel, and wrought iron. Iron usually appears dark brown, from oxidation or impurity, but when pure, or on a fresh surface, is a gray or white metal. It is easily oxidized (rusted) by moisture, and is attacked by many corrosive agents. Symbol Fe (Latin Ferrum). Atomic weight 55.9. Specific gravity, pure iron, 7.86; cast iron, 7.1. In magnetic properties, it is superior to all other substances.
Imperative example Shona | English | chisa | iron (singular) |
chisai | iron (plural) |
Simple future tense example Shona | English | Ndicha chisa | I will iron |
ucha chisa | you will iron (singular) |
mucha chisa | you will iron (plural) |
acha chisa | he/she will iron |
ticha chisa | we will iron |
vacha chisa | they will iron |
chicha chisa | it will iron |
last updated: Monday, November 4, 2019 at 3:02:26 PM Central European Standard Time
- noun , class(9)
- dialects/origins: Standard Shona
- English translation
- iron
- The most common and most useful metallic element, being of almost universal occurrence, usually in the form of an oxide (as hematite, magnetite, etc.), or a hydrous oxide (as limonite, turgite, etc.). It is reduced on an enormous scale in three principal forms; viz., cast iron, steel, and wrought iron. Iron usually appears dark brown, from oxidation or impurity, but when pure, or on a fresh surface, is a gray or white metal. It is easily oxidized (rusted) by moisture, and is attacked by many corrosive agents. Symbol Fe (Latin Ferrum). Atomic weight 55.9. Specific gravity, pure iron, 7.86; cast iron, 7.1. In magnetic properties, it is superior to all other substances.
Demonstrative determiners example Shona | English | aini iyi | this iron |
aini iyo | that iron |
Possessive pronouns example Shona | English | aini yangu | my iron |
aini yako | your iron (singular) |
aini yenyu | your iron (plural) |
aini yake | his/her iron |
aini yedu | our iron |
aini yacho | its iron |
aini yavo | their iron |
last updated: Friday, August 16, 2019 at 9:29:21 AM Central European Summer Time