Words

mbanga

Shona Definition

Mbanga inhava yakakoswa nemakavi. Tora mbanga yangu undisvitse, ndinoisira mbeva. Mbanga ihwangwaridza inosara pamusuo usina kuiswa zvakanaka.

English Translation

A mbanga is a basket woven from makavi fibers. Take my mbanga and set a snare for me, I'll use it to catch mice. A mbanga is also a badly closed door that is left ajar.

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