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

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