Duramazwi
jinja
Beginner
ji-nja
noun
food
English:Ginger
Shona DefinitionJinja rudzi rweturungiso twechikafu twunovavira.

Definitions

A rhizome (underground stem) used as a spice, known for its pungent and spicy flavor.

“Ndinoda jinja mune chikafu changu.”

Examples

“Ndinoda jinja mune chikafu changu.”

“I like ginger in my food.”

Synonyms

turungiso
mhiripiri (in some contexts)

Quick Reference

What does jinja mean in English?
jinja means "Ginger" in English.
Definition of jinja
A rhizome (underground stem) used as a spice, known for its pungent and spicy flavor.
Tsanangudzo yejinja
Jinja rudzi rweturungiso twechikafu twunovavira.
Part of speech
noun