Maiguru- term of honor and respect for an older woman.
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bwana- important person, boss.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1R2RNSN_enUS403&defl=en&q=define:Bwana&sa=X&ei=gN4ATb_LHIa8lQffu9mDCQ&ved=0CBMQkAE
sadza- this is a food eaten during dinner, prepared by the women. It is basically a cooked corn meal that is a staple in Zimbawean diet.
Mukoma- this is basically a title, like "Mr." Respected men are called Mukoma ____ (followed by their first name.)
muera bonga- which as far as I could find, is another term of respect. Also, it is used out of thanks, when a person has given something to someone else.
Babawa- father
http://translate.google.com/#sw|en|baba%20wa%0D%0A
nyamashewe- a ritual greeting,
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tete- aunt
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Mwaramu- title of respect for males
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hozi- a hut made of grain used for storage and sleeping quarters.
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Dangarembga, Tsitsi. "Chapters 1-10." Nervous Conditions. New York: Seal, 2004. Print.
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