miscellaneous

In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), dzungu means either feeling dizzy or acting on impulse. For example, if you spin around and feel lightheaded, that’s dzungu. Also, if you make…

Common nouns are general words for people, places, things, or ideas. They are not specific names like proper nouns, which are capitalized. For example, “dog” is a common noun, while…

Red tape refers to rules or procedures that make things complicated and slow. The idiom is often used when talking about government or big companies, where there are lots of…

In Zimbabwe, a marriage tradition called lobola, or roora, binds couples and families together. Unlike a crass market transaction, lobola is a carefully constructed exchange. The groom’s family presents gifts…

Do you often see the internet acronym “HML” in chats, text messages, or social media posts and wonder what it means? Well, there are two main meanings for HML. Hate…

When you go on trips, it can be fun and make you learn new things. But sometimes, it is hard to eat right because of new places and food options….