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katanu

Shona Definition

Kuti katanu kubvisa zvipfeko pamuviri. Akati nhumbi katanu, ndokupinda mumagudza. Kuti katanu kubvisa chipfeko kana jira, parinenge rabatira paminzwa kana pawaya. kumu .

English Translation

Describes removing clothing from the body. Example: he stripped off his clothes (katanu) and got in among the blankets. Also used of pulling a garment or cloth free when it has caught on thorns or wire. Compare kumu.

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