matakanana
Elementary
ma-ta-ka-na-na
noun
actions
English:Childish play/Imitation of adult activities
Shona DefinitionAya matambiro anoita vana vachiri vadikidiki vachiteedzera zvinowanzoitwa mudzimba nevakuru, sezvakaita kubika vachitamba nemavhu nemvura. Iri ibasa risina kuita zvakanaka, rinenge raitwa nemunhu mukuru, zvoita kunge dambe repwere.

Definitions

The playful imitation of adult activities by children, often involving pretend scenarios and using available materials. It can also refer to something done poorly, like a child's attempt at an adult task.

Vana vari kutamba matakanana mumunda.

Examples

Vana vari kutamba matakanana mumunda.

The children are playing at imitating adult activities in the field.

Synonyms

mitambo yevana
kutamba
AI Context

smallpox

Quick Reference

What does matakanana mean in English?
matakanana means "Childish play/Imitation of adult activities" in English.
Definition of matakanana
The playful imitation of adult activities by children, often involving pretend scenarios and using available materials. It can also refer to something done poorly, like a child's attempt at an adult task.
Tsanangudzo yematakanana
Aya matambiro anoita vana vachiri vadikidiki vachiteedzera zvinowanzoitwa mudzimba nevakuru, sezvakaita kubika vachitamba nemavhu nemvura. Iri ibasa risina kuita zvakanaka, rinenge raitwa nemunhu mukuru, zvoita kunge dambe repwere.
Part of speech
noun