basa
/ɓasa/
- noun , class(5)
- synonyms: chipunyairo, chirango, dikita, jakwara, nhimbe, rutsanziro
- dialects/origins: Karanga, Korekore, Manyika, Zezuru
- English translation
- work
- Effort or exertion directed to the accomplishment of some purpose or end; expenditure of strength, energy, etc.; toil; labour; striving.
- Opportunity of expending labour (physical or mental) in some useful or remunerative way, especially as a means of earning a livelihood: employment: something to do: as, to be out of work; to look for work.
- That upon which one is employed or engaged, and in the accomplishment of which labour is expended or some operation performed; a task, undertaking, enterprise, or project.
- Something accomplished or done; doing; deed; achievement; feat; performance.
| Shona | English |
|---|---|
| basa iri | this work |
| basa iro | that work |
| Shona | English |
|---|---|
| basa rangu | my work |
| basa rako | your work (singular) |
| basa renyu | your work (plural) |
| basa rake | his/her work |
| basa redu | our work |
| basa racho | its work |
| basa ravo | their work |
last updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 4:19:15 PM Central European Summer Time
basa
/ɓasa/
- verb
- dialects/origins: Zezuru
last updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 4:19:15 PM Central European Summer Time
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