/ɡ̤aʋi/


  • noun , class(5)
  • synonyms:
  • dialects/origins: Karanga
English translation
The outer, nonsensitive layer of the skin; cuticle; scarfskin. See Dermis.
Demonstrative determiners example
Shona English
gavi iri this epidermis
gavi iro that epidermis
Possessive pronouns example
Shona English
gavi rangu my epidermis
gavi rako your epidermis (singular)
gavi renyu your epidermis (plural)
gavi rake his/her epidermis
gavi redu our epidermis
gavi racho its epidermis
gavi ravo their epidermis
last updated: Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 11:27:50 AM Central European Summer Time


/ɡ̤aʋi/


  • noun , class(5)
  • dialects/origins: Standard Shona
English translation
The inner fibrous bark of various plants; esp. of the lime tree; hence, matting, cordage, etc., made therefrom.
Demonstrative determiners example
Shona English
gavi iri this bast
gavi iro that bast
Possessive pronouns example
Shona English
gavi rangu my bast
gavi rako your bast (singular)
gavi renyu your bast (plural)
gavi rake his/her bast
gavi redu our bast
gavi racho its bast
gavi ravo their bast
last updated: Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 11:27:50 AM Central European Summer Time

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