-detemba
Intermediate
-de-tem-ba
verb
actions
English:To recite poetry/to compose poetry
Shona DefinitionKana munhu achi detemba anenge achitaura mazwi ane udzamu, achishandisa fananidzo, mizvambarara, mazita emadunhurirwa neumwe mutauro woungwaru kuti zvaanotaura zvinatsonzwikwa kana kunakidza.

Definitions

To speak or write in a poetic style, using figurative language, metaphors, and other literary devices to create a deeper meaning or aesthetic effect.

Ari kuedza kudetemba nhetembo itsva

Examples

Ari kuedza kudetemba nhetembo itsva

He is trying to compose a new poem.

Synonyms

kunyora nhetembo
kuimba
AI Context

recite a poem

Quick Reference

What does -detemba mean in English?
-detemba means "To recite poetry/to compose poetry" in English.
Definition of -detemba
To speak or write in a poetic style, using figurative language, metaphors, and other literary devices to create a deeper meaning or aesthetic effect.
Tsanangudzo ye-detemba
Kana munhu achi detemba anenge achitaura mazwi ane udzamu, achishandisa fananidzo, mizvambarara, mazita emadunhurirwa neumwe mutauro woungwaru kuti zvaanotaura zvinatsonzwikwa kana kunakidza.
Part of speech
verb