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fembu

Shona Definition

Kuti fembu kufemera mukati sezvinoita munhu anosvuta fodya yebute kana anoda kunzwa munhuwi. Kuti fembu kunyumwa kana kufungira.

English Translation

Describes drawing breath in through the nose, as a person does when taking snuff or when trying to catch a smell. Also used of becoming suspicious or having a hunch about something.

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