The Ndebele language is split into two distinct forms: Northern Ndebele in Zimbabwe and Southern Ndebele in South Africa. Both belong to the Nguni group of Bantu languages.
Example

He was learning Ndebele because of that girl.

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The Shona language (chiShona) is a major Bantu language spoken primarily in Zimbabwe, where it holds official status alongside English and Ndebele. It belongs to the Niger-Congo language family and is one of the most widely spoken Bantu languages in Southern Africa.
Example

I need to learn some Shona before visiting my friend in Harare.

Travel Admin 30 July 2026

Currency of Zimbabwe (ZWL) issued by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.
Example

Reintroduced in 2019 after a decade of using foreign currencies.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025
A Southern African country with Victoria Falls, rich mineral resources, and economic challenges.
Example

Zimbabwe's Great Zimbabwe ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage site from an ancient civilization.

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Swi

Swi is a Zimbabwean slang term for Alright/Fine.
Example

The poem you wrote ibinguswi

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In Shona it means powers
Example

Hurumende ine masimba ekuchinja mutemo

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Being selfish or being flashy
Example

We cant go out with him because ano dada

Scarboy_zw 28 September 2021
Rutendo a female given name in Zimbabwe.

It translate to giving praise
Example

We give God Rutendo

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A bird
Example

Hona shiri

Meaning: Look at that bird

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A person
Example

Ndiye munhu wacho

Meaning: This is the person

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