zvimwe
Zvimwe is a term in the Shona language that conveys “other things” or “the others.” It is commonly used to refer to items that are not specifically listed or to indicate additional elements within a set. As a grammatical form, zvimwe can function both as a determiner in front of a noun phrase and as a pronoun that refers back to previously mentioned items. The word is widely used in everyday speech and in written Shona.
Grammatical use: When paired with a noun, zvimwe forms phrases such as zvimwe zvigadzirwa (other products) or
Examples and nuance: Ndine zvimwe zvokudya zvakasara. (I have some other foods left.) Zvimwe zvigadzirwa zvinogona
Related terms and note: Zvimwe is part of a family of words that express inclusion and exclusion