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See moreCompletely crazy; mind sprinting off the rails.
“Muface uya hanzi akumhanya bani, akawonekwa nezuro achitenderera tonaz akapfeka wig”
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For real; genuinely; seriously, no exaggeration. Used to confirm that something is truly the case; “for real, exactly like that.”
(zveh-koo-DAH-roh) - adverb / emphasis tag. Meaning “for real,” “actually,” “seriously though.” Used to certify that whatever you’re saying isn’t cap, hype, or just gossip. Tone: adds a stamp of authenticity like slapping a blue-tick on your statement. Siblings: zvechokwadi, for sure-sure, straight facts, just like that, really though.
"PaHarare varikutenga dzimba necash zvekudaro"
"In Harare they buy houses with cash for real"
In the open
"Kare kwedu kwaisapfimbwa vakadzi pajekerere, waitotuma munhu anosvitsa shoko"
"Back in the day women were not proposed to in the open, you would send someone to deliver the message"
Steal
"Pane kashop kepaJoina City kakarohwa bosh nerimwe team."
"A shop at Joina City was robbed by another crew."
Word of the Day
See moreCompletely crazy; mind sprinting off the rails.
“Muface uya hanzi akumhanya bani, akawonekwa nezuro achitenderera tonaz akapfeka wig”