What is “veura” in Shona?

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), veura means cutting or shaving hair using a sharp tool.

Example sentences for veura

  • Baba vangu vanoda kuveura ndebvu dzavo mangwana. (My father wants to shave his beard tomorrow.) – This shows the everyday use of “veura” to shave facial hair.
  • Murume wacho anoveura makwai ake mwedzi wega wega. (The man shears his sheep every month.) – This demonstrates a different application of “veura” for shearing animals.
  • Amai vakaramba kuti mwana wavo aveurwe vhudzi. (The mother refused to have her child’s hair cut.) – This shows “veura” in the context of permission or refusal.

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