Ndima 1
Amai makandibereka muzuva nemumvura,
Mother, you carried me through scorching sun and driving rain,
Kumbereko kwenyu kwakandifadza makore.
Your loving back kept me safe and comforted for years.
Makatakura pamusana pasina kunyunyuta,
You carried me on your back without a single murmur of complaint,
Ndichichema muchindinyaradza nenziyo dzerudo.
When I cried, you gently soothed me with sweet lullabies of love.
Ndima 2
Makamwa mvura inotonhora ndikaguta ini,
You endured plain cold water so that I could drink and be full,
Masikati nousiku muchindipepeta sembambaira.
Day and night you tended to me as gently as sweet potato shoots.
Makandidzidzisa kutaura, kufamba, nekukudza vakuru,
You taught me how to speak, how to walk, and to respect our elders,
Mudzidzi wenyu nhasi ava munhu ane unhu.
Your little student today has grown into a person of dignity and character.
Ndima 3
Maita basa amai vangu, maita Chidokohori,
Thank you for your tireless work, my mother; thank you cherished one,
Moyo wenyu chena unokunda sirivha nendarama.
Your pure, radiant heart is worth more than silver and gold.
Mwari wedenga akupei makomborero nemazuva marefu,
May the God of Heaven shower you with abundant blessings and long life,
Zuva haridoki ndisina kukurumbidzai!
The sun will never set without me singing your heartfelt praises!
💡 Mashoko Anokosha (Key Vocabulary):
| ChiShona |
How to say it (Pronunciation) |
English Meaning |
| Kumbereko |
koom-beh-REH-koh |
The baby-carrying cloth or act of carrying on back |
| Kunyunyuta |
koo-nyoo-NYOO-tah |
To grumble, complain, or murmur discontent |
| Pepeta |
peh-PEH-tah |
To nurture tenderly; to winnow or care with delicacy |
| Unhu |
OON-hoo |
Virtue, moral integrity, Ubuntu human dignity |
| Chidokohori |
chee-doh-koh-HOH-ree |
Affectionate praise name expressing deep love for mother |
🌱 Chidzidzo cheHupenyu (Moral / Reflection):
ChiShona: Amai musimboti werudo rweupenyu; vana vanofanira kuvakudza nekupemberera basa ravo.
English: A mother is the foundation of unconditional love; children should honor and express gratitude for her lifelong devotion.