nana
Elementary
na-na
noun
emotions/supernatural
English:A bad omen or act that foreshadows death or other troubles; a curse
Shona DefinitionNana chishamiso kana chiito chinoshuridzira rufu, kana mamwe matambudziko. nenji

Definitions

An event, action, or sign that is believed to predict misfortune, death, or other serious problems; a curse or ill-omen.

Kufa kwemukuru kwakava nana kumhuri yose.

Examples

Kufa kwemukuru kwakava nana kumhuri yose.

The death of the elder became a bad omen for the whole family.

Synonyms

chitsinga
chitsidzo

Quick Reference

What does nana mean in English?
nana means "A bad omen or act that foreshadows death or other troubles; a curse" in English.
Definition of nana
An event, action, or sign that is believed to predict misfortune, death, or other serious problems; a curse or ill-omen.
Tsanangudzo yenana
Nana chishamiso kana chiito chinoshuridzira rufu, kana mamwe matambudziko. nenji
Part of speech
noun