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
↑ 10↓ 3
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
↑ 7↓ 2
Mother
"Wakaitirei momz yako paMother's Day?"
"What did you do for your mother on Mother's Day?"
by chipsmasimba_2003 17 Jun 2025
↑ 22↓ 2
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
↑ 27↓ 1
Gangster
"Hautambe negunvost iro, rinokuputitsa."
"Don't mess with that gangster, he will mash you up."
by chipsmasimba_2003 17 Jun 2025
↑ 28↓ 9
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
↑ 19↓ 4