Duramazwi - Shona Dictionary
Panashe Matsaudza Reference iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Duramazwi - Shona Dictionary is a free Reference app for iPhone and iPad by Panashe Matsaudza. Requires iOS 15.0. Updated May 26, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 58 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- May 26
- 2026 · v4.0.0
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About Duramazwi - Shona Dictionary
Duramazwi is Zimbabwe's premier offline Shona dictionary, featuring over 30,000 words with definitions, pronunciations, word types, and example sentences for accurate translations. Whether you're a student, traveler, or language enthusiast, Duramazwi is the perfect tool to enhance your Shona vocabulary and cultural understanding. KEY FEATURES COMPREHENSIVE DICTIONARY - 30,000+ words with detailed definitions - English to Shona translator - Shona to English translator - 3,000+ Shona to English translations with example sentences - 5,000+ English to Shona translations with example sentences - Word pronunciations for better fluency - Word type identification (noun, verb, adjective, etc.) - Example sentences to understand words in context - 1,700 quick summarized meanings for fast learning CULTURAL CONTENT - 2,000+ Shona Proverbs (Tsumo) - Traditional sayings for deeper cultural understanding - 2,000+ Shona Riddles (Nyaudzosingwi) - Popular riddles to sharpen your mind - 60+ Shona Totems (Mitupo) - Explore popular Shona totems to deepen your cultural knowledge - 2,000+ Shona Expressions (Madimikira) - Widely used expressions for everyday conversations - 1,000+ Shona Phrases - Essential phrases for daily communication - 1,000+ Vocabulary Categories - Organized topics for structured learning LEARNING TOOLS - Shona Quiz - Test your knowledge with different themed quizzes - Search Autocomplete - Get instant word suggestions as you type - Favorites List - Create custom folders to organize your words - Recent List - Easily review previously searched words - Add New Words - Expand the dictionary with your own entries USER-FRIENDLY FEATURES - Completely Offline - No internet required after download - Fast and Easy-to-Use - Simple, intuitive interface - Share Definitions - Easily share word meanings via installed apps - Free to Download - Full access to all features PERFECT FOR: - Students learning Shona language - Travelers visiting Zimbabwe - Researchers studying Zimbabwean culture - Heritage speakers reconnecting with their roots - Anyone interested in African languages WHY CHOOSE DURAMAZWI? Unlike other dictionary apps, Duramazwi offers comprehensive cultural content including proverbs, riddles, totems, and expressions that provide context beyond simple translations. Our offline functionality means you can access your dictionary anytime, anywhere - perfect for travel or areas with limited connectivity. Download Duramazwi today and start mastering Shona effortlessly! --- ## KEYWORDS (100 characters max) shona,dictionary,zimbabwe,translator,offline,english,language,learn,culture,proverbs,riddles,totems
What’s new
Version 4.0.0 · Updated May 26, 2026
Added more entries and better ux
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