madanha
Elementary
ma-dan-ha
noun
emotions/culture
English:Longing, intense desire; also refers to a specific type of traditional Shona poetry.
Shona DefinitionMadanha kunzwa kuda chimwe chinhu zvakanyanya. Madanha emugudza madetembo anodetembererwa varume nevakadzi vavo pauriri.

Definitions

Madanha refers to a strong feeling of wanting something, a deep longing. It also specifically refers to a type of traditional Shona poetry, often recited by men and women in the context of courtship or expressing love.

Ane madanha ekudzoka kumusha kwake.

Examples

Ane madanha ekudzoka kumusha kwake.

He has a longing to return to his home. Madanha emugudza aive akanaka.

The madanha poetry was beautiful.

Synonyms

chido
kuchiva
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What does madanha mean in English?
madanha means "Longing, intense desire; also refers to a specific type of traditional Shona poetry." in English.
Definition of madanha
Madanha refers to a strong feeling of wanting something, a deep longing. It also specifically refers to a type of traditional Shona poetry, often recited by men and women in the context of courtship or expressing love.
Tsanangudzo yemadanha
Madanha kunzwa kuda chimwe chinhu zvakanyanya. Madanha emugudza madetembo anodetembererwa varume nevakadzi vavo pauriri.
Part of speech
noun