chekaukama
Intermediate
che-kau-ka-ma
noun
family
English:A specific type of cow given as part of the bride price, usually white, and given by a man to the family of the woman he intends to marry.
Shona DefinitionIyi in'ombe, zvikuru chena, inobviswa nemunhu anenge achida kuroora musikana waaine ukama naye. guraukama

Definitions

A cow, typically white, given as part of the bride price (roora) by a man to the family of the woman he is marrying. It signifies the formal beginning of the marriage process and strengthens the family ties.

Akabhadhara chekaukama kumhuri yaMai Vimbai.

Examples

Akabhadhara chekaukama kumhuri yaMai Vimbai.

He paid the chekaukama to Mai Vimbai's family.

Synonyms

roora
mombe yeropa
AI Context

sever ties

Quick Reference

What does chekaukama mean in English?
chekaukama means "A specific type of cow given as part of the bride price, usually white, and given by a man to the family of the woman he intends to marry." in English.
Definition of chekaukama
A cow, typically white, given as part of the bride price (roora) by a man to the family of the woman he is marrying. It signifies the formal beginning of the marriage process and strengthens the family ties.
Tsanangudzo yechekaukama
Iyi in'ombe, zvikuru chena, inobviswa nemunhu anenge achida kuroora musikana waaine ukama naye. guraukama
Part of speech
noun