- English word type in the Shona Dictionary
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- noun , class(11)
- dialects/origins: Karanga, Manyika, Zezuru
- English translation
- type
- A general form or structure common to a number of individuals; hence, the ideal representation of a species, genus, or other group, combining the essential characteristics; an animal or plant possessing or exemplifying the essential characteristics of a species, genus, or other group. Also, a group or division of animals having a certain typical or characteristic structure of body maintained within the group.
Demonstrative determiners example Shona | English | rudzi urwu | this type |
rudzi urwo | that type |
Possessive pronouns example Shona | English | rudzi rwangu | my type |
rudzi rwako | your type (singular) |
rudzi rwenyu | your type (plural) |
rudzi rwake | his/her type |
rudzi rwedu | our type |
rudzi rwacho | its type |
rudzi rwavo | their type |
last updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 10:01:32 AM Central European Summer Time
- noun , class(11)
- dialects/origins: Karanga, Manyika, Zezuru
- English translation
- race
- The descendants of a common ancestor; a family, tribe, people, or nation, believed or presumed to belong to the same stock; a lineage; a breed.
Demonstrative determiners example Shona | English | rudzi urwu | this race |
rudzi urwo | that race |
Possessive pronouns example Shona | English | rudzi rwangu | my race |
rudzi rwako | your race (singular) |
rudzi rwenyu | your race (plural) |
rudzi rwake | his/her race |
rudzi rwedu | our race |
rudzi rwacho | its race |
rudzi rwavo | their race |
last updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 10:01:32 AM Central European Summer Time