goritoto
Elementary
go-ri-to-to
noun
culture/performance
English:A tall, frightening figure seen at a performance, especially a *zvinyao* dance, resembling a person on stilts with a blanket covering their face.
Shona DefinitionIri zinhu zirefurefu rinotyisa rinoonekwa pamutambo, kunyanya wezvinyao, rinenge riri munhu ari pamadondoro akafukidza kumeso negumbeze.

Definitions

A tall, often masked or costumed figure, typically associated with traditional Shona performances, particularly the *zvinyao* dance. It is designed to be intimidating.

Goritoto rakatamba zvakanaka pamutambo wezvinyao.

Examples

Goritoto rakatamba zvakanaka pamutambo wezvinyao.

The *goritoto* danced well at the *zvinyao* performance.

Synonyms

chipfuyo
chidhoma
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What does goritoto mean in English?
goritoto means "A tall, frightening figure seen at a performance, especially a *zvinyao* dance, resembling a person on stilts with a blanket covering their face." in English.
Definition of goritoto
A tall, often masked or costumed figure, typically associated with traditional Shona performances, particularly the *zvinyao* dance. It is designed to be intimidating.
Tsanangudzo yegoritoto
Iri zinhu zirefurefu rinotyisa rinoonekwa pamutambo, kunyanya wezvinyao, rinenge riri munhu ari pamadondoro akafukidza kumeso negumbeze.
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noun