It’s fascinating to delve into the linguistic connections between ancient and modern cultures. The word “Shona” holds significant meaning, potentially tracing back to the ancient Sumerians (Shumer Shona). In this context, “Shona” could be derived from “Sumer,” (pronounced Shumer) with dialectical variations such as the interchangeability of ‘n’ and ‘m,’ and ‘sh’ and ‘s.’ Interestingly, in the Ndau language, spoken by a group in Zimbabwe, the word “chuma” or "chumaira" means "speaking", “speaking wealth” or “to speak volumes”. Thus, the name of the “Shona” language means simply - to speak.
Greetings. Wow. So ' Mariro' is linked to 'Mara' - bitter waters that our ancestors drank on the Exodus route. That 'Potsa' for not so well cooked porridge -'Mbodza' in Shona. You said something about this porridge ... in Sesotho?? Enjoying the series. Thank you!!❤
Ona is to see. A place to view or see can be Ziona Chiona. When the colonizers named our places in Zimbabwe including people they were adulterated eg Gweru became Gwelo Kadoma became Gatooma, Marondera was Marandelass Rusape Lesape Just as Musena became Mesina
no its not look at Bantu culture and language and compare the old testament law and Bantu culture we believe we dispersed from Israel after the fall of Jerusalem
the Bantu people which are also called negroes by the westerners, are actually semites. The Zondervan Bible dictionary will tell you this straight up. It says, Ham is the progenitor of all black/brown people except the Negroes. Now besides Ham and Japheth we are only left with Shem. This is why Bantu it is classified under Afro-Asiatic languages because it is a semitic language
The Ndebeles came to Zimbabwe relatively recently in the late 1800s. They didn't invent the word shona. Shona is more of a cultural description of the people that founded great Zimbabwe. Shona or sona means to sew …Shona is to sew is Swahili it came about because the Shona were weavers and master crafters that was the Shona culture.
It makes sense. But remember Shona is an umbrella word just like Nguni word. If you understand Karanga you can understand all Bantu languages because Karanga. Swahili is mix of Arabic and Karanga.
❤Shona is not a mocking word, research for yourself the Shona is a Surname in Zimbabwe, normally written as Mandishona or Mushona, Mashona etc even the Name is Found all over Japan, all over Israel
@@AKTheHebrew A few patriarchs in Shona Abraham -Abarami exalted father, Abraham -Abarahama father of the Nation Isaac -Aiseka was laughing Jacob Yacov- Yakuba stolen or supplanted Esau-Usavi Soup Moses- Munzizi from the river Aaron- Haruna did not have (inheritance) Jethro-Yitiro how to do things (taught Moses) David Dawid Dawadi skillful My name is Kudzai Kavod KVD same meaning to increase to honour
It’s fascinating to delve into the linguistic connections between ancient and modern cultures. The word “Shona” holds significant meaning, potentially tracing back to the ancient Sumerians (Shumer Shona). In this context, “Shona” could be derived from “Sumer,” (pronounced Shumer) with dialectical variations such as the interchangeability of ‘n’ and ‘m,’ and ‘sh’ and ‘s.’ Interestingly, in the Ndau language, spoken by a group in Zimbabwe, the word “chuma” or "chumaira" means "speaking", “speaking wealth” or “to speak volumes”. Thus, the name of the “Shona” language means simply - to speak.
Greetings. Wow. So ' Mariro' is linked to 'Mara' - bitter waters that our ancestors drank on the Exodus route.
That 'Potsa' for not so well cooked porridge -'Mbodza' in Shona. You said something about this porridge ... in Sesotho??
Enjoying the series. Thank you!!❤
Hi Chionesa. Thank you for the encouragement, I appreciate it. Yes I did mention potsa in relation to porridge as you said. Thank you for podza, wow!
Ona is to see. A place to view or see can be Ziona Chiona. When the colonizers named our places in Zimbabwe including people they were adulterated eg Gweru became Gwelo Kadoma became Gatooma, Marondera was Marandelass Rusape Lesape Just as Musena became Mesina
For the word of smashing we say putsa and that would give the exact meaning as the Hebrew PTs, otherwise you’re spot on ❤
Great teaching my brother! What is the name of that dictionary
Thank you. The dictionary is called the Ancient Lexicon of the Bible by the JA Benner. Apologies for a delayed response.
Great stuff, who is the researcher and author?
The Ancient Hebrew Lexicon of the Bible was written by JA Benner.
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If your hypothesis is correct you should theoretically be able to translate biblical passages from Hebrew using Shona. Have you attempted this?
No, I have not. It is a good idea.
You are much appreciated. Tata Nazmabi bless!
Thank you very much. I am sorry for a very late response.
Kushona is to sleep whilst snoring or deep sleep. Shona was a name given by some colonial settler and was adulterated like most names where
May I pose a question, are Bantu not descendants of Put, son of Ham???
no its not look at Bantu culture and language and compare the old testament law and Bantu culture we believe we dispersed from Israel after the fall of Jerusalem
Judging by our culture and language, which are two identifiers of nations, abantu are descendants of Jacob.
the Bantu people which are also called negroes by the westerners, are actually semites. The Zondervan Bible dictionary will tell you this straight up. It says, Ham is the progenitor of all black/brown people except the Negroes. Now besides Ham and Japheth we are only left with Shem. This is why Bantu it is classified under Afro-Asiatic languages because it is a semitic language
I thought nhaka is inheritance
i think both heritage and inheritance is nhaka in shona. something left for you by people who were there before you
Potsa in shona is to miss a target when throw or shoot at it. Potsera is to throw
In Sesotho to miss is posha or fosha. To throw is poshela. It looks like to move between Shona amd Sesotho, there is an exchange betweem l and r.
The Ndebeles came to Zimbabwe relatively recently in the late 1800s. They didn't invent the word shona. Shona is more of a cultural description of the people that founded great Zimbabwe. Shona or sona means to sew …Shona is to sew is Swahili it came about because the Shona were weavers and master crafters that was the Shona culture.
Thank you for your input. There are competing stories about the name obviously.
It makes sense. But remember Shona is an umbrella word just like Nguni word. If you understand Karanga you can understand all Bantu languages because Karanga. Swahili is mix of Arabic and Karanga.
❤Shona is not a mocking word, research for yourself the Shona is a Surname in Zimbabwe, normally written as Mandishona or Mushona, Mashona etc even the Name is Found all over Japan, all over Israel
Shona should be Zion Ziona Siona Tziyona.
Hi Kudzai. I am not convinced. Shona in Hebrew is to sleep, whereas Zion is landmark. Thanks for your thoughts.
@@AKTheHebrew A few patriarchs in Shona Abraham -Abarami exalted father, Abraham -Abarahama father of the Nation Isaac -Aiseka was laughing Jacob Yacov- Yakuba stolen or supplanted Esau-Usavi Soup Moses- Munzizi from the river Aaron- Haruna did not have (inheritance) Jethro-Yitiro how to do things (taught Moses) David Dawid Dawadi skillful My name is Kudzai Kavod KVD same meaning to increase to honour
@@AKTheHebrew Also in the shona langaunge you can say ari KuShona ngonono which means he/she is in a deep sleep with snoring
@@kudzaigumunyu8605Sarah = Sara (to stay with Abarahama) , Hagar = Haagari (pamurume) , Solomon = Chiromo ( mouth as is speach, the good/wise orator)
@@kudzaigumunyu8605Sarah = Sara (to stay with Abarahama) , Hagar = Haagari (pamurume) , Solomon = Chiromo ( mouth as is speach, the good/wise orator)