List of Adjectives in Shona and English

To learn Shona language common vocabulary is one of the important sections. Common Vocabulary contains common words that we can used in daily life. Here you learn top Adjectives in English with Shona translation. If you are interested to learn the most common Adjectives in Shona, this place will help you to learn Adjectives in Shona language with their pronunciation in English. Adjectives are used in daily life conversations, so it is very important to learn all words in English and Shona.

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Adjectives in Shona

Here is the list of Adjectives in Shona language and their pronunciation in English.

Kind	mutsa
Known	anozivikanwa
Lazy	nungo
Light	chiedza
Lively	lively
Lonely	kusurukirwa
Long	refu
Lovely	lovely
Lucky	rombo rakanaka
Magnificent	magnificent
Misty	misty
Modern	mazuvano
Motionless	isina kufamba
Muddy	madhaka
Mushy	mushy
Mysterious	zvisinganzwisisike
Nasty	nasty
Naughty	naughty
Neat	neat
Nervous	kutya
New	itsva
Next	inotevera
Nice	zvakanaka
Normal	normal
Nutty	nutty
Obedient	anoteerera
Obnoxious	zvinosemesa
Odd	odd
Only	chete
Open	open
Open	open
Opening	kuvhura
Opposite	zvinopesana
Ordinary	zvakajairika
Original	original
Outgoing	kubuda
Outstanding	outstanding
Panicky	panicky
Perfect	zvakakwana
Plain	plain
Pleasant	zvinofadza
Poised	poised
Poor	varombo
Powerful	simba
Precious	inokosha
Prickly	prickly
Proud	kuzvikudza
Putrid	putrid
Puzzled	akashamisika
Quaint	quaint
Quick	quick
Quiet	nyarara
Real	chaiye
Relieved	kurerukirwa
Repulsive	zvinosemesa
Rich	mupfumi
Scary	zvinotyisa
Selfish	udyire
Shiny	kupenya
Shy	kunyara
Silly	silly
Sleepy	hope
Smiling	vachinyemwerera
Smoggy	smoggy
Sore	sore
Sparkling	kupenya
Spotless	vasina gwapa
Stormy	dutu
Strange	zvinoshamisa
Stupid	stupid

Top 1000 Shona words

Here you learn top 1000 Shona words, that is separated into sections to learn easily (Simple words, Easy words, Medium words, Hard Words, Advanced Words). These words are very important in daily life conversations, basic level words are very helpful for beginners. All words have Shona meanings with transliteration.

Eat	kudya
All	zvose
New	itsva
Snore	ngonono
Fast	fast
Help	help
Pain	kurwadziwa
Rain	mvura
Pride	kudada
Sense	pfungwa
Large	hombe
Skill	unyanzvi
Panic	kutya
Thank	thank
Desire	chido
Woman	mukadzi
Hungry	nzara

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Daily use Shona Sentences

Here you learn top Shona sentences, these sentences are very important in daily life conversations, and basic-level sentences are very helpful for beginners. All sentences have Shona meanings with transliteration.

Good morning	Mangwanani akanaka
What is your name	Zita rako ndiani
What is your problem	Dambudziko rako nderei?
I hate you	Ndakakuvenga
I love you	Ndinokuda
Can I help you	Ndingakubatsire here?
I am sorry	Ndine hurombo
I want to sleep	Ndinoda kurara
This is very important	Izvi zvakakosha zvikuru
Are you hungry	Une nzara here?
How is your life	Hupenyu hwako huri sei?
I am going to study	Ndiri kuenda kunodzidza