hosi
Elementary
ho-si
noun
family
English:First wife in a polygamous marriage
Shona DefinitionHosi mukadzi wokutanga kuroorwa pabarika kana paguru. vahosi 2a .

Definitions

The first wife in a polygamous household or the senior wife in a family.

“Hosi ndiye mukadzi mukuru mumba.”

Examples

“Hosi ndiye mukadzi mukuru mumba.”

“The hosi is the senior wife in the house.”

Synonyms

mukadzi mukuru
mbuya (in some contexts)
AI Context

chief

Quick Reference

What does hosi mean in English?
hosi means "First wife in a polygamous marriage" in English.
Definition of hosi
The first wife in a polygamous household or the senior wife in a family.
Tsanangudzo yehosi
Hosi mukadzi wokutanga kuroorwa pabarika kana paguru. vahosi 2a .
Part of speech
noun