-dzatura
Elementary
-dza-tu-ra
verb
actions
English:To open a wound by picking or scratching until it bleeds or oozes pus. To flog severely.
Shona DefinitionKu dzatura ronda kuritusvura zvokuti rinobuda urwa kana ropa. Ku dzatura kurova neshamhu zvakasimba.

Definitions

To open a wound by picking or scratching it, causing it to release pus or blood. Also, to beat someone severely with a whip or similar instrument.

“Akadzatura ronda rake rekukuvadzwa nemuti.”

Examples

“Akadzatura ronda rake rekukuvadzwa nemuti.”

“He opened his wound from the injury caused by the tree. Mupurisa akadzatura mhosva yacho.”

“The police officer flogged the culprit.”

Synonyms

kurwadzisa
kurwadzisa (in the context of a wound)
kurova (in the context of flogging)

Antonyms

kuporesa
kuchengeta (in the context of a wound)
kuregerera (in the context of flogging)
AI Context

translate

Quick Reference

What does -dzatura mean in English?
-dzatura means "To open a wound by picking or scratching until it bleeds or oozes pus. To flog severely." in English.
Definition of -dzatura
To open a wound by picking or scratching it, causing it to release pus or blood. Also, to beat someone severely with a whip or similar instrument.
Tsanangudzo ye-dzatura
Ku dzatura ronda kuritusvura zvokuti rinobuda urwa kana ropa. Ku dzatura kurova neshamhu zvakasimba.
Part of speech
verb