-chemera
Elementary
-che-me-ra
verb
emotions
English:To cry to get what one wants; to whine
Shona DefinitionKu chemera kubudisa misodzi nechinangwa chokuti ugoitirwa zvaunoda.

Definitions

To cry or weep, often with the intention of manipulating someone into giving you something you desire.

“Mwana akachemera chokoreti kuna amai vake.”

Examples

“Mwana akachemera chokoreti kuna amai vake.”

“The child cried for chocolate from his mother.”

Synonyms

-chema
-gomera

Antonyms

-nyemwerera
(leave empty if none)
AI Context

to cry for/over

Quick Reference

What does -chemera mean in English?
-chemera means "To cry to get what one wants; to whine" in English.
Definition of -chemera
To cry or weep, often with the intention of manipulating someone into giving you something you desire.
Tsanangudzo ye-chemera
Ku chemera kubudisa misodzi nechinangwa chokuti ugoitirwa zvaunoda.
Part of speech
verb