mazwi

mazwi is a Shona vocabulary app for the chiShona learning enthusiast and heritage Zimbabwean diaspora — designed to help you build a real connection with the language, one word at a time.

In beta, learn 108 everyday Shona words across 6 chapters, each with example sentences in context. mazwi uses FSRS spaced repetition — a proven algorithm that schedules your reviews at exactly the right moment, so you remember more with less effort.

No account needed. No ads. Just you and the language.

Features

108 curated Shona words with English translations and example sentences
FSRS-4.5 spaced repetition — smarter than Anki's default algorithm
Chapter-based progression that unlocks as you learn
Practice mode to revisit words you've already seen
Offline-ready — works without an internet connection