Shandura

Shandura is a term in the Shona language that functions as a verb meaning to translate or to convert text, speech, or meaning from one language to another. The related noun kushandura refers to the act of translation, while the root shandura can appear in various grammatical constructions depending on tense and aspect.

In everyday use, shandura appears in phrases such as kushandura mashoko kuChirungu, meaning “to translate the words into English.” The language also distinguishes translation from other forms of change, such as shanduka, which means to change or become different.

Context and usage: In educational settings and media, kushandura is used to discuss translating texts, subtitling, or interpreting between Shona and other languages. In digital interfaces localized for Shona speakers, the label “Shandura” is often used on a translate button to indicate language conversion.

See also: Shona language; translation; language localization.