Everyday things worth naming first.

• munhuperson (pl. 'vanhu' = people)
• mwanachild (pl. 'vana')
• imbahouse / home / room (pl. 'dzimba')
• mvurawater (also means rain)
• chikafufood
• motacar (from English 'motor'; pl. 'mota' / 'mamota')
• bhukubook (from English; pl. 'mabhuku')
• mushahome / homestead / village
• basawork / job (pl. 'mabasa')
• zuvasun / day (pl. 'mazuva' = days)
• marimoney
• shamwarifriend (same form sing. and pl.)
• nziraway / road / path (pl. 'nzira')
• musorohead (pl. 'misoro')
• ruokohand / arm (pl. 'maoko')