madetembedzo
Intermediate
ma-de-tem-bed-zo
noun
family
English:Poems or praise songs for a lineage
Shona DefinitionAya mazita kana nhetembo dzokurumbidza dzinza. madembetedzo

Definitions

Traditional Shona poems or songs specifically composed to praise and celebrate a particular family lineage or clan, often recounting their history, achievements, and virtues.

Vakuru vakaimba madetembedzo e dzinza ravo.

Examples

Vakuru vakaimba madetembedzo e dzinza ravo.

The elders sang the praise songs of their lineage.

Synonyms

nhetembo
kurumbidza
AI Context

poems

Quick Reference

What does madetembedzo mean in English?
madetembedzo means "Poems or praise songs for a lineage" in English.
Definition of madetembedzo
Traditional Shona poems or songs specifically composed to praise and celebrate a particular family lineage or clan, often recounting their history, achievements, and virtues.
Tsanangudzo yemadetembedzo
Aya mazita kana nhetembo dzokurumbidza dzinza. madembetedzo
Part of speech
noun