-chatuka
Elementary
ku-cha-tu-ka
verb
actions
English:To fail to find something despite trying hard; to search in vain.
Shona DefinitionKu chatuka kutsvaka chinhu uchidisa kuchiwana asi uchikundikana. -dzivaira .

Definitions

To make a determined effort to find something, but to be unsuccessful; to search diligently without success.

“Akachatuka achitsvaga mabhuku ake asi haana kuawana.”

Examples

“Akachatuka achitsvaga mabhuku ake asi haana kuawana.”

“He searched in vain for his books but didn't find them.”

Synonyms

-dzivaira
AI Context

be chipped

Quick Reference

What does -chatuka mean in English?
-chatuka means "To fail to find something despite trying hard; to search in vain." in English.
Definition of -chatuka
To make a determined effort to find something, but to be unsuccessful; to search diligently without success.
Tsanangudzo ye-chatuka
Ku chatuka kutsvaka chinhu uchidisa kuchiwana asi uchikundikana. -dzivaira .
Part of speech
verb