mukaranga
Elementary
mu-ka-ra-nga
noun
family
English:First wife, senior wife
Shona DefinitionUyu mukadzi kana vakadzi vanoteerera mukuru pabarika. Uyu mukadzi wekutanga waShe.

Definitions

The first wife of a chief or important man; the senior wife in a polygamous marriage, who holds a position of authority among the other wives.

Mukaranga akapa mirairo kuvakadzi vese veimba.

Examples

Mukaranga akapa mirairo kuvakadzi vese veimba.

The senior wife gave instructions to all the women of the household.

Synonyms

mudzimai mukuru
mbuya (informal)
AI Context

Karanga person

Quick Reference

What does mukaranga mean in English?
mukaranga means "First wife, senior wife" in English.
Definition of mukaranga
The first wife of a chief or important man; the senior wife in a polygamous marriage, who holds a position of authority among the other wives.
Tsanangudzo yemukaranga
Uyu mukadzi kana vakadzi vanoteerera mukuru pabarika. Uyu mukadzi wekutanga waShe.
Part of speech
noun