- English word swallow in the Shona Dictionary
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- noun , class(9)
- synonyms: nyungurwi
- dialects/origins: Karanga, Manyika, Zezuru
- English translation
- swallow
- Any one of numerous species of passerine birds of the family Hirundinidae, especially one of those species in which the tail is deeply forked. They have long, pointed wings, and are noted for the swiftness and gracefulness of their flight.
Demonstrative determiners example | Shona | English | | nyenganyenga iyi | this swallow |
| nyenganyenga iyo | that swallow |
Possessive pronouns example | Shona | English | | nyenganyenga yangu | my swallow |
| nyenganyenga yako | your swallow (singular) |
| nyenganyenga yenyu | your swallow (plural) |
| nyenganyenga yake | his/her swallow |
| nyenganyenga yedu | our swallow |
| nyenganyenga yacho | its swallow |
| nyenganyenga yavo | their swallow |
last updated: Monday, March 2, 2020 at 3:38:36 PM Central European Standard Time
- verb
- dialects/origins: Zezuru
- English translation
- swallow
- Any one of numerous species of passerine birds of the family Hirundinidae, especially one of those species in which the tail is deeply forked. They have long, pointed wings, and are noted for the swiftness and gracefulness of their flight.
Imperative example | Shona | English | | medza | swallow (singular) |
| medzai | swallow (plural) |
Simple future tense example | Shona | English | | Ndicha medza | I will swallow |
| ucha medza | you will swallow (singular) |
| mucha medza | you will swallow (plural) |
| acha medza | he/she will swallow |
| ticha medza | we will swallow |
| vacha medza | they will swallow |
| chicha medza | it will swallow |
last updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 1:43:06 PM Central European Standard Time