dzvene
Intermediate
d-zve-ne
verb
emotions/actions/morality
English:To seek holiness; to strive to appear righteous among the wicked, in order to be treated well.
Shona DefinitionKutsvaka dzvene kuda kuzviidza iwe wakanaka pakati pavaipi, kuti uitirwe zvakanaka.

Definitions

The act of seeking or striving for holiness or righteousness, often with the intention of gaining favor or good treatment, especially by appearing virtuous in a corrupt environment.

Ari kutsvaka dzvene mumusha muno mune uipi.

Examples

Ari kutsvaka dzvene mumusha muno mune uipi.

He is seeking holiness in this wicked village.

Synonyms

kutsvaga hunhu
kuda kuita zvakanaka

Antonyms

kuzviita muipi
(leave empty if none)
AI Context

holy

Quick Reference

What does dzvene mean in English?
dzvene means "To seek holiness; to strive to appear righteous among the wicked, in order to be treated well." in English.
Definition of dzvene
The act of seeking or striving for holiness or righteousness, often with the intention of gaining favor or good treatment, especially by appearing virtuous in a corrupt environment.
Tsanangudzo yedzvene
Kutsvaka dzvene kuda kuzviidza iwe wakanaka pakati pavaipi, kuti uitirwe zvakanaka.
Part of speech
verb