pfukwa
Intermediate
pfu-kwa
noun
culture/spirituality/objects
English:A type of medicine used for revenge or compensation after death; a wooden container for brewing beer; vague or unclear advice; a ghost or avenging spirit.
Shona DefinitionPfukwa mushonga unonwiwa nemunhu anenge achida kuzotsividza kana afa kune vanezenge vamuuraya kana kumukanganisa. Pfukwa idende rakagadzirwa nemapuranga, rinoshandiswa kuchengetera doro. Pfukwa mazano anenge asina kunyatsozeyewa nomutauri, zvokuti haafadzi vateereri. ngozi

Definitions

1. A traditional medicine or ritual performed to seek revenge or compensation for a death or wrongdoing. 2. A large wooden container, often a trough, used for brewing or storing beer. 3. Unclear or poorly articulated advice or ideas. 4. A ghost or avenging spirit, often associated with unresolved grievances.

Akatora pfukwa kuti atsvake muripo werufu rwemwana wake.

Examples

Akatora pfukwa kuti atsvake muripo werufu rwemwana wake.

He took pfukwa to seek compensation for the death of his child. Pfukwa yakashandiswa kuchengetera doro remuchato.

The pfukwa was used to store the beer for the wedding. Mazano ake aiva pfukwa, akanga asinganzwisisiki.

His advice was pfukwa, it was incomprehensible.

Synonyms

mushonga
dende
mazano asina kujeka
ngozi
AI Context

orphan

Quick Reference

What does pfukwa mean in English?
pfukwa means "A type of medicine used for revenge or compensation after death; a wooden container for brewing beer; vague or unclear advice; a ghost or avenging spirit." in English.
Definition of pfukwa
1. A traditional medicine or ritual performed to seek revenge or compensation for a death or wrongdoing. 2. A large wooden container, often a trough, used for brewing or storing beer. 3. Unclear or poorly articulated advice or ideas. 4. A ghost or avenging spirit, often associated with unresolved grievances.
Tsanangudzo yepfukwa
Pfukwa mushonga unonwiwa nemunhu anenge achida kuzotsividza kana afa kune vanezenge vamuuraya kana kumukanganisa. Pfukwa idende rakagadzirwa nemapuranga, rinoshandiswa kuchengetera doro. Pfukwa mazano anenge asina kunyatsozeyewa nomutauri, zvokuti haafadzi vateereri. ngozi
Part of speech
noun