jaka
Elementary
ja-ka
noun
body
English:Leg rattle
Shona DefinitionJaka ihosho inosungirirwa mumakumbo kuti igorira kana munhu achitamba.

Definitions

A leg rattle, a type of percussion instrument worn around the ankles, used for rhythm and dance.

“Vakanga vakapfeka majaka vachitamba mutambo weJerusarema.”

Examples

“Vakanga vakapfeka majaka vachitamba mutambo weJerusarema.”

“They were wearing leg rattles while dancing the Jerusalema dance.”

Synonyms

hosho
mabhodhoro (referring to the sound)
AI Context

jacket

Quick Reference

What does jaka mean in English?
jaka means "Leg rattle" in English.
Definition of jaka
A leg rattle, a type of percussion instrument worn around the ankles, used for rhythm and dance.
Tsanangudzo yejaka
Jaka ihosho inosungirirwa mumakumbo kuti igorira kana munhu achitamba.
Part of speech
noun