mahakurimwi
Elementary
ma-ha-ku-rim-wi
noun
time
English:Mourning period
Shona DefinitionIyi inguva inomborega vanhu kuita basa, mushure mekunge hama kana muvakidzani afa. chikaro

Definitions

The period of time, usually a week or more, after the death of a family member or neighbor, during which work is often suspended and mourning rituals are observed.

Mahakurimwi akareba zvikuru mushure mekufa kwemukuru wemusha.

Examples

Mahakurimwi akareba zvikuru mushure mekufa kwemukuru wemusha.

The mourning period was very long after the death of the village elder.

Synonyms

chikaro
kuchema
AI Context

crops

Quick Reference

What does mahakurimwi mean in English?
mahakurimwi means "Mourning period" in English.
Definition of mahakurimwi
The period of time, usually a week or more, after the death of a family member or neighbor, during which work is often suspended and mourning rituals are observed.
Tsanangudzo yemahakurimwi
Iyi inguva inomborega vanhu kuita basa, mushure mekunge hama kana muvakidzani afa. chikaro
Part of speech
noun