Duramazwi
chema
Elementary
che-ma
noun
customs/death
English:Mourning gift/contribution
Shona DefinitionChema chipo chinobviswa nemunhu parufu. Patakaenda kurufu tose takabvisa chema yepondo.

Definitions

A monetary or material contribution given by individuals to the bereaved family upon the death of someone. It is a customary practice in Shona culture.

“Chema chipo chinobviswa nemunhu parufu. Patakaenda kurufu tose takabvisa chema yepondo.”

Examples

“Chema chipo chinobviswa nemunhu parufu. Patakaenda kurufu tose takabvisa chema yepondo.”

“A mourning gift is given by a person upon death. When we went to the funeral, we all contributed a pound.”

Synonyms

chipo
mupiro

Quick Reference

What does chema mean in English?
chema means "Mourning gift/contribution" in English.
Definition of chema
A monetary or material contribution given by individuals to the bereaved family upon the death of someone. It is a customary practice in Shona culture.
Tsanangudzo yechema
Chema chipo chinobviswa nemunhu parufu. Patakaenda kurufu tose takabvisa chema yepondo.
Part of speech
noun