Discover Contemporary Shona Slang

A community-driven dictionary of modern Zimbabwean expressions

All Words(356 words)

Sister

"Sistran vangu vakaenda Joza"

"My sister went to South Africa."

by Admin User 17 Jun 2025
103

Elder brother / Bro / Senior

"Ndakadhumana nablaz vako pamashops nezuro."

"I met your elder brother at the shops yesterday."

by Kudzi X 17 Jun 2025
92

Father

"Ngezha yangu yakafara pandakaiudza ndakapasa A Level."

"My father was happy when I told him I passed A Level."

by Admin User 17 Jun 2025
72

Mother

"Wakaitirei momz yako paMother's Day?"

"What did you do for your mother on Mother's Day?"

by chipsmasimba_2003 17 Jun 2025
222

Vehicle / Car

"Kabhebhi ako kakangoona garis chete zvatovharana."

"If that chick sees a car, she will just jump in."

by Kudzi X 17 Jun 2025
233

Vehicle / Car

"Paakutoda jap kuti plan ifambe"

"A car is needed for the plan to work"

by Kudzi X 17 Jun 2025
150

Sprint / Run

"Ndakarova sporo pandakatona boys dzehuruworks ndichibva pabhawa."

"I sprinted when I saw robbers as I was coming from the bar."

by Ruvimbo_24 17 Jun 2025
271

Deal

"Tinenge tichitoda kupinda merry go nevanhu vacho."

"We will need to get in the deal with those people."

by sir.kev__ 17 Jun 2025
186

Gangster

"Hautambe negunvost iro, rinokuputitsa."

"Don't mess with that gangster, he will mash you up."

by chipsmasimba_2003 17 Jun 2025
289

Gang / Group / Crew

"Ini nemafia rangu kana tafunga kuita plan, hapana anotimisa."

"When my crew and I plan something, no one can stop us."

by Ruvimbo_24 17 Jun 2025
194