makuku
Elementary
ma-ku-ku
noun
actions/social
English:Compensation, amends, or a payment made to show respect or to atone for a wrong.
Shona DefinitionMakuku muripo unobhadharwa nemunhu anenge achiratidza rukudzo kumunhu waanenge akanganisira. Joramu akabatiswa makuku natezvara vake mushure mekunge arova mukadzi wake.

Definitions

A payment or act of compensation made to someone as a sign of respect or to make amends for a wrong that has been done. It can also refer to a gift or offering given to appease someone.

Joramu akabatiswa makuku natezvara vake mushure mekunge arova mukadzi wake.

Examples

Joramu akabatiswa makuku natezvara vake mushure mekunge arova mukadzi wake.

Joramu was made to pay compensation by his father-in-law after he beat his wife.

Synonyms

muripo
rutsivo
AI Context

leftovers

Quick Reference

What does makuku mean in English?
makuku means "Compensation, amends, or a payment made to show respect or to atone for a wrong." in English.
Definition of makuku
A payment or act of compensation made to someone as a sign of respect or to make amends for a wrong that has been done. It can also refer to a gift or offering given to appease someone.
Tsanangudzo yemakuku
Makuku muripo unobhadharwa nemunhu anenge achiratidza rukudzo kumunhu waanenge akanganisira. Joramu akabatiswa makuku natezvara vake mushure mekunge arova mukadzi wake.
Part of speech
noun