• Shona word ziva in the Shona Dictionary
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ziva
/ziʋa/

• verb
• synonyms: chechuka, cherechedza, cheuka, gorokodza, nzwa, nzwisisa, ona, sukudza
• variant: ziya
• dialects/origins: Karanga, Manyika, Zezuru

English translation

know

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.