punjira
/puⁿɗ͡ʒ̤ira/
- verb
- synonyms: ondonga
- dialects/origins: Manyika, Zezuru
- English translation
- desecrate
- To divest of a sacred character or office; to divert from a sacred purpose; to violate the sanctity of; to profane; to put to an unworthy use; – the opposite of consecrate.
| Shona | English |
|---|---|
| punjira | desecrate (singular) |
| punjirai | desecrate (plural) |
| Shona | English |
|---|---|
| Ndicha punjira | I will desecrate |
| ucha punjira | you will desecrate (singular) |
| mucha punjira | you will desecrate (plural) |
| acha punjira | he/she will desecrate |
| ticha punjira | we will desecrate |
| vacha punjira | they will desecrate |
| chicha punjira | it will desecrate |
last updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 12:52:53 PM Central European Summer Time
punjira
/puⁿɗ͡ʒ̤ira/
- synonyms: pipa
- dialects/origins: Karanga
- Restrain by magical means.
last updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 12:52:53 PM Central European Summer Time
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