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31/01/2024
08/12/2023

English Shona Meaning
January Ndira The time we harvest hohwa hwe ndira (Ndira type of mushrooms)
February Kukadzi Female
March Kurume Male
April Kubvumbi Month of showers
May Chivabvu Last green maize
June Chikumi Halfway through (chikumi) of the 12 months (zigumi) in the context of the 12 months of the year.
July Chikunguru Chikungurutsa janga. The time where we have the wind that has a rolling effect on the maize and plant stalks that have been left over after harvest.
August Nyamavhuvhu The time we have the blowing wind.
September Gunyana The time where gunyana gweshiri (nestlings) start showing up after the windy months.
October Gumiguru Tenth month
November Mbudzi Translates to Goat.During this month, goats are said to not give birth. As such, it is considered a taboo for a couple within the Shona societies to get married in November.
December Zvita A time of giving thanks for having made it through the year. Derived from Mazvita, which means 'thank you' in Shona.

08/12/2023

1– motsi
2 – piri
3 – tatu
4 – china
5 – shanu
6 – tanhatu
7 – nomwe
8 – sere
9 – pfumbamwe
10 – gumi
11 – gumi neimwe
12 – gumi nembiri
13 – gumi nenhatu
14 – gumi neina
15 – gumi neshanu
16 – gumi nenhanhatu
17 – gumi nenomwe
18 – gumi nesere
19 – gumi nepfumbamwe
20 – makumi maviri
30 – makumi matatu
40 – makumi mana
50 – makumi mashanu
60 – makumi matanhatu
70 – makumi manomwe
80 – makumi masere
90 – makumi mapfumbamwe
100 – zana
1,000 – churu

13/04/2023

Manheru - evening 🌃
Murare - sleep
Zvakanaka - well
Murare Zvakanaka - sleep well

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