Ruzivo · Ukama
Vatete
The Paternal Aunt
Pfupiso
Vatete ihanzvadzi yababa ane simba guru pakudzidzisa tsika nekutungamira nyaya dzewanano dzevazukuru.
Nyaya yakazara
Vatete ihanzvadzi yababa. Vane simba guru muupenyu hwevaShona. Basa ravo guru nderekuumba tsika neunhu hwevazukuru vavo, zvikuru vanasikana. Vatete ndivo vaidzidzisa vanasikana zvekuzvichengeta, tsika dzewanano, uye gadziriro yokupinda mumba. Vane simba rokupa mvumo yekuti mukadzi agare somukadzi. Vatete vanobatsirawo kugadzirisa nyaya dzemuchato uye nyaya yekushaya mbereko.
In English
Vatete is the father's sister. She holds significant power in Shona life. Her main role is to instill culture and morals in her nieces and nephews, especially girls. Vatete taught girls about self-respect, marriage customs, and preparation for married life. She has the authority to grant permission for a woman to be recognized as a wife. Vatete also helps resolve marital issues and matters concerning infertility.