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PRONUNCIATION OF SHAKA

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHAKA

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Shaka is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SHAKA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Shaka

Shaka

Shaka kaSenzangakhona, also known as Shaka Zulu, was one of the most influential monarchs of the Zulu Kingdom. He is widely credited with uniting many of the Northern Nguni people, specifically the Mtetwa Paramountcy and the Ndwandwe into the Zulu Kingdom, the beginnings of a nation that held sway over the portion of southern Africa between the Phongolo and Mzimkhulu Rivers, and his statesmanship and vigour marked him as one of the most prominent Zulu kings. He has been called a military genius for his reforms and innovations, and condemned for the brutality of his reign. Other historians debate about Shaka's role as a uniter, versus a usurper of traditional Zulu ruling prerogatives, and the notion of the Zulu state as a unique construction, divorced from the localised culture and the previous systems built by his predecessor Dingiswayo. Research continues into the character and methods of the Zulu warrior king, whose reign still greatly influences South African culture.

Definition of Shaka in the English dictionary

The definition of Shaka in the dictionary is died 1828, Zulu military leader, who founded the Zulu Empire in southern Africa.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHAKA


Chaka
ˈʃaka
chakalaka
ˌʃakaˈlaka
kabaka
kaˈbaka

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHAKA

Shah Jahan
Shah of Iran
shahada
Shahaptan
Shahaptian
Shahaptin
Shaharith
shahdom
shaheed
Shahjahanpur
Shahn
shahtoosh
shaird
Shaitan

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHAKA

aka
Dhaka
haka
Halaka
jataka
kaka
Kanaka
kapa haka
karaka
Karnataka
Lusaka
Melaka
mousaka
moussaka
Osaka
pataka
sifaka
taka
Tripitaka
waka

Synonyms and antonyms of Shaka in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Shaka» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHAKA

Find out the translation of Shaka to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Shaka from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Shaka» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

沙卡
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Shaka
570 millions of speakers

English

Shaka
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शाका
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شاكا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Шака
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Shaka
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Shaka
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Shaka
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Shaka
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Shaka
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シャカ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

샤카
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Shaka
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Shaka
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஷாகா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शका
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Shaka
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Shaka
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Shaka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Шака
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Shaka
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Shaka
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Shaka
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Shaka
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Shaka
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Shaka

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHAKA»

The term «Shaka» is quite widely used and occupies the 31.322 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHAKA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Shaka» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Shaka» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Shaka

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHAKA»

Discover the use of Shaka in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Shaka and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Emperor Shaka the Great: A Zulu Epic
Tells how the Zulu's themselves view their empire, both in the past and the present.
Mazisi Kunene, 1979
2
Terrific Majesty: The Powers of Shaka Zulu and the Limits of ...
With its sensitivity to recent critical studies, the book will also have a wider resonance in the fields of history, anthropology, cultural studies, and post-colonial literature.
Carolyn Hamilton, 2009
3
Shaka, King Of Zulus
It is an unforgettable story."Stanley presents the life story of Shaka, a Zulu military genius who became king of his people in the eighteenth century.
Diane Stanley, Peter Vennema, 1994
4
Shaka
Informative and portable, this guide offers a brief yet lively introduction to the life and reign of Shaka Zulu, the most influential leader of South Africa’s Zulu Kingdom.
Dan Wylie, 2011
5
Papers for the Suppression of Reality
Critical reception: Excoriated by Borges scholars for its pseudo-historicism, anachronisms, and substandard grammar, Papers for the Suppression of Reality has been called "The worst book ever written on Jorge Luis Borges.
Matt Werner, Shaka Freeman, 2011
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Shaka Zulu
Shaka Zulu was founder of the Zulu nation, a born leader and a brilliant general.
E. A. Ritter, 1978
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Shaka the Great
Shaka was liberal in his gifts to those who had been so fortunate as to earn his favour; and he was ruthless to all his opponents. ABOLITION OF SHOES IN HIS ARMY Shaka abolished the use of shoes since they prevented his soldiers from ...
Gabriel Kingsley Osei, 2001
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Shaka the Great
But now a new tribe has emerged: white men from across the Great Water, claiming they wish to trade with Shaka.
Walton Golightly, 2012
9
Shaka, king of the Zulus; a biography
A biography of the outcast who, through his military abilities, eventually became a controversial Zulu chief known as both a genius and madman, hero and devil incarnate.
Daniel Cohen, 1973
10
Modernity and the African cinema
Shaka argues that the construction of modern African identity in all spheres of life, particularly the cinematic institution, is a product of the Euro-African contact that started in the fifteenth century.
Femi Okiremuete Shaka, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHAKA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Shaka is used in the context of the following news items.
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Oh, Hello: PA LB Shaka Toney Commits to Penn State
The second commitment of the weekend is another linebacker to add to the tradition of Linebacker U. Shaka Toney, ladies and gentlemen! «Black Shoe Diaries, Jul 15»
2
Shaka Smart's schedule at Texas next season is pretty good
The fact Shaka Smart is the one captaining the ship makes it all the more intriguing. But Smart's going to step into it next year in a challenging way. Nevermind ... «CBSSports.com, May 15»
3
See the full details of Shaka Smart's contract with the Texas Longhorns
AUSTIN, TX - APRIL 3: (L to R) Texas Athletic Director Steve Patterson, Shaka Smart, and Texas President Bill Powers pose for a photo during the press ... «Dallas Morning News, May 15»
4
Texas suffers first loss under Shaka Smart, gives up 'Havoc …
Texas has been considered by most to be one of the biggest winners of the offseason after successfully luring oft-pursued but never landed head coach Shaka ... «SB Nation, May 15»
5
Woman claims VCU Rams forward Mo Alie-Cox punched her after …
Former VCU head basketball coach Shaka Smart had just informed his team he would be leaving the university to take a job with the University of Texas. «wtvr.com, May 15»
6
Q&A: New Texas coach Shaka Smart
Shaka Smart is starts a new chapter in his coaching career. After six seasons at VCU, highlighted by a 2011 Final Four trip, Smart is taking over at Texas. «CBSSports.com, Apr 15»
7
VCU hires Will Wade to replace Shaka Smart
Former Virginia Commonwealth assistant Will Wade has agreed to become the Rams' men's basketball coach. Wade will take over for his former boss, Shaka ... «USA TODAY, Apr 15»
8
Report: Smart was offered $1 million raise to stay at VCU
Virginia Commonwealth University offered men's basketball coach Shaka Smart a $1 million raise in order for him to stay, according to a USA Today report. «SI.com, Apr 15»
9
Shaka Smart leaves VCU to coach Texas
Suspense pervaded Richmond on Thursday, a mixture of pride in the biggest team in town and dread at losing Coach Shaka Smart, the man who built it into a ... «Washington Post, Apr 15»
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Amid rumors to the contrary, Shaka Smart is in his VCU office today
RICHMOND, Va. — Despite rumors that he was in Texas, VCU head coach Shaka Smart was in his Siegel Center office Wednesday afternoon while stories ... «wtvr.com, Apr 15»

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