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karu

Shona Definition

Kuti karu kurohwa nehana kana kukahadzika, pachinge paita chinhu chakushamisa nokukutyisa. Wakati karu, aona nyoka mberi kwake. kanu .

English Translation

Describes being startled or seized with alarm, or being filled with doubt, when something surprising and frightening happens. Example: he gave a start (karu) on seeing a snake in front of him. Compare kanu.

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