-chenyenga
Elementary
-che-nye-nga
verb
actions
English:To nibble at something and then abandon it
Shona DefinitionKana munhu a chenyenga chibarwe anenge achiruma-ruma ozochisiya chakadaro.

Definitions

To take small bites or nibbles at something, often without finishing it; to sample or test something briefly and then leave it.

Akachenyenga chibage chake, asi haana kuchipedza.

Examples

Akachenyenga chibage chake, asi haana kuchipedza.

He nibbled at his corn, but didn't finish it.

Synonyms

-ruma-ruma
-tsenga-tsenga
AI Context

flatter

Quick Reference

What does -chenyenga mean in English?
-chenyenga means "To nibble at something and then abandon it" in English.
Definition of -chenyenga
To take small bites or nibbles at something, often without finishing it; to sample or test something briefly and then leave it.
Tsanangudzo ye-chenyenga
Kana munhu a chenyenga chibarwe anenge achiruma-ruma ozochisiya chakadaro.
Part of speech
verb