musumudzo
Elementary
mu-su-mu-dzo
noun
family
English:Payment made to the in-laws after the completion of marriage rites, when the groom takes his bride.
Shona DefinitionIyi imari inopiwa kuna tezvara panopera zvirango zvewanano, vakuwasha votora mudzimai wavo.

Definitions

The final payment or gift given to the bride's family by the groom's family after all marriage rituals are completed, signifying the official taking of the bride.

“Musumudzo wakakura zvikuru, sezvo vakuwasha vaitarisira kuwana mudzimai akanaka.”

Examples

“Musumudzo wakakura zvikuru, sezvo vakuwasha vaitarisira kuwana mudzimai akanaka.”

“The musumudzo was substantial, as the groom's family expected to receive a good wife.”

Synonyms

mari yekupedzisira
chipo chekupedzisira
AI Context

elevation

Quick Reference

What does musumudzo mean in English?
musumudzo means "Payment made to the in-laws after the completion of marriage rites, when the groom takes his bride." in English.
Definition of musumudzo
The final payment or gift given to the bride's family by the groom's family after all marriage rituals are completed, signifying the official taking of the bride.
Tsanangudzo yemusumudzo
Iyi imari inopiwa kuna tezvara panopera zvirango zvewanano, vakuwasha votora mudzimai wavo.
Part of speech
noun