mhingo
Elementary
mhi-ngo
noun
nature/spiritual
English:A protective charm or medicine; a barrier
Shona DefinitionMhingo mushonga unopihwa munhu nen'anga kuti afambe nawo, kana kuisa pamusha pake, kudzinga vavengi pamwe nekuita kuti mishonga yavo ishaye basa. Mhingo idanda rinoshandiswa kuvhara pamusiwo wakaita sewetsapi.

Definitions

A protective charm or medicine given by a traditional healer to a person to carry with them or place at their home, to ward off enemies and neutralize their magic. Also, a wooden bar used to secure a door, like a gate.

N'anga yakapa murwere mhingo kuti adzinge mweya yakaipa.

Examples

N'anga yakapa murwere mhingo kuti adzinge mweya yakaipa.

The traditional healer gave the patient a charm to ward off evil spirits. Mhingo yakavharira musuwo.

The bar secured the door.

Synonyms

chivanda
muti
AI Context

barrier

Quick Reference

What does mhingo mean in English?
mhingo means "A protective charm or medicine; a barrier" in English.
Definition of mhingo
A protective charm or medicine given by a traditional healer to a person to carry with them or place at their home, to ward off enemies and neutralize their magic. Also, a wooden bar used to secure a door, like a gate.
Tsanangudzo yemhingo
Mhingo mushonga unopihwa munhu nen'anga kuti afambe nawo, kana kuisa pamusha pake, kudzinga vavengi pamwe nekuita kuti mishonga yavo ishaye basa. Mhingo idanda rinoshandiswa kuvhara pamusiwo wakaita sewetsapi.
Part of speech
noun