Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Shona learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most important Shona words related to clothes. Knowing these words will help you to communicate better with native speakers and understand what they are saying. Let's get started!
Introduction
Clothing is an important part of any culture. It can tell us a lot about a person's identity, beliefs, and values. In Shona, there are many words for different types of clothing. Here are some of the most common ones.
Table
| Shona | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| mhando | mhándo | shirt |
| mbudzi | mbúdzi | trousers |
| mhuka | mhúka | skirt |
| mbudzi dzemasikati | mbúdzi dzémasikati | shorts |
| mbudzi dzemabhazi | mbúdzi dzémabhazi | jeans |
Usage
Now that you know the words for different types of clothing, let's look at how to use them in a sentence.
- Ndakarohwa mhando - I was given a shirt.
- Ndakarohwa mbudzi - I was given trousers.
- Ndakarohwa mhuka - I was given a skirt.
- Ndakarohwa mbudzi dzemasikati - I was given shorts.
- Ndakarohwa mbudzi dzemabhazi - I was given jeans.
Practice
To improve your Shona Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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