/ziʋa/


English translation
  1. To perceive or understand as being fact or truth; have a clear or distinct perception or apprehension of; understand or comprehend clearly and fully; be conscious of perceiving truly.
  2. In a general sense, to have definite information or intelligence about; be acquainted with, either through the report of others or through personal ascertainment, observation, experience, or intercourse: as, Ku ziva makare e America (to know American history); Anoziva guta (he knows the city).
  3. To recognize after some absence or change; recall to the mind or perception; revive prior knowledge of.
  4. To recognize in contrast or comparison; distinguish by means of previous acquaintance or information. proverb Kuziva mbuya huudzwa (To know (recognize) grandmother, it is because you were told).
  5. To understand from experience or attainment; comprehend as to manner or method.
Imperative example
Shona English
ziva know (singular)
zivai know (plural)
Simple future tense example
Shona English
Ndicha ziva I will know
ucha ziva you will know (singular)
mucha ziva you will know (plural)
acha ziva he/she will know
ticha ziva we will know
vacha ziva they will know
chicha ziva it will know
last updated: Monday, January 28, 2019 at 8:29:04 AM Central European Standard Time

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