Occupation names in Shona and English - Common Shona Vocabulary

Learn common Shona vocabulary with this English-to-Shona list of Occupation names. Essential for daily conversations, this will help to build your Shona language skills through popular words and play Shona quizzes and also play picture vocabulary, play some games so you do get not bored. If you think too hard to learn the Shona language, then the 1000 most common Shona words will help you to learn the Shona language easily, they contain 2-letter words to 13-letter words. The below table gives the translation of Occupation vocabulary words in Shona.


Occupation names in Shona and English - Common Shona Vocabulary

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List of Occupation names in Shona with English Pronunciation


Learn Occupation in Shona, along with their English pronunciation. This vocabulary guide helps beginners and language enthusiasts expand their Shona vocabulary for daily conversations.

Occupation names - Shona

Accountant accountant
Actor mutambi
Actress mutambi
Advocate murevereri
Agent mumiririri
Architect architect
Artist artist
Auctioneer auctioneer
Author munyori
Baker mubiki
Barber mugeri
Betel Seller mutengesi webhero
Blacksmith mupfuri
Boatman boatman
Brasier brasier
Broker broker
Bus driver mutyairi wedutavanhu
Butcher bhucha
Butler butler
Carpenter muvezi
Carrier mutakuri
Cashier cashier
Chauffeur chauffeur
Chemist chemist
Cleaner cleaner
Clerk mabharani
Coachman coachman
Cobbler cobbler
Collector muunganidzi
Compositor compositor
Compounder compounder
Conductor conductor
Confectioner confectioner
Constable constable
Contractor kontrakta
Cook kubika
Coolie coolie
Craftsman mhizha
Dancer mutambi
Dentist chiremba wemazino
Designer mugadziri
Doctor chiremba
Draftsman draftsman
Dramatist mutambi
Draper draper
Druggist druggist
Dyer dyer
Editor mupepeti
Electrician mugadziri wemagetsi
Engineer injiniya
Examiner muongorori
Farmer murimi
Fireman fireman
Fisherman muredzi
Florist florist
Gardener murimi
Glazier glazier
Goldsimth goldsimth
Hairdresser mugadziri webvudzi
Hawker hawker
Inspector inspector
Jeweller jeweler
Journalist mutori wenhau
Judge mutongi
Labourer mushandi
Landlord muridzi wemba
Lawyer Gweta
Lecturer mudzidzisi
Librarian muraibhurari
Lifeguard muponesi
Magician n'anga
Manager maneja
Mason mason
Mechanic makanika
Merchant mutengesi
Messenger messenger
Midwife nyamukuta
Milkmaid mukaka wemukaka
Milkman milkman
Minister minister
Model model
Musician muimbi
News reader muverengi wenhau
Novelist munyori wemabhuku
Nurse nurse
Oilman oilman
Operator opareta
Optician chiremba wemaziso
Painter pendi
Peon peon
Perfumer perfumer
Pharmacist wemishonga
Photographer mufananidzo
Physician chiremba
Pilot pilot
Plumber plumber
Poet nyanduri
Policeman mupurisa
Politician wezvematongerwo enyika
Postman postman
Potter muumbi
Priest mupristi
Printer printer
Proprietor proprietor
Publisher muparidzi
Receptionist receptionist
Retailer mutengesi
Sailor mutyairi wechikepe
Scientist musayendisiti
Sculptor muvezi
Secretary secretary
Seedsman mbeu
Shoemaker shoemaker
Shop assistant shop assistant
Shopkeeper mutengesi
Soldier musoja
Surgeon chiremba wokuvhiya
Sweeper mutsvaira
Tailor musoni
Taxi driver mutyairi wetekisi
Teacher mudzidzisi
Translator mushanduri
Travel agent travel agent
Treasurer mubati wehomwe
Turner turner
Vaccinator vaccinator
Veterinary doctor chiremba wemhuka
Waiter waiter
Waitress waitress
Washerman washerman
Washerwoman washerwoman
Watchman murindi
Weaver muruki
Workers vashandi
Writer munyori






Top 1000 Shona words


Here you learn top 1000 Shona words, that is separated into sections to learn easily (Simple words, Easy words, Medium words, Hard Words, Advanced Words). These words are very important in daily life conversations, basic level words are very helpful for beginners. All words have Shona meanings with transliteration.


Eat kudya
All zvose
New itsva
Snore ngonono
Fast fast
Help help
Pain kurwadziwa
Rain mvura
Pride kudada
Sense pfungwa
Large hombe
Skill unyanzvi
Panic kutya
Thank thank
Desire chido
Woman mukadzi
Hungry nzara

Daily use Shona Sentences


Here you learn top Shona sentences, these sentences are very important in daily life conversations, and basic-level sentences are very helpful for beginners. All sentences have Shona meanings with transliteration.


Good morning Mangwanani akanaka
What is your name Zita rako ndiani
What is your problem Dambudziko rako nderei?
I hate you Ndakakuvenga
I love you Ndinokuda
Can I help you Ndingakubatsire here?
I am sorry Ndine hurombo
I want to sleep Ndinoda kurara
This is very important Izvi zvakakosha zvikuru
Are you hungry Une nzara here?
How is your life Hupenyu hwako huri sei?
I am going to study Ndiri kuenda kunodzidza
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