-gwama
Elementary
-gwa-ma
verb
actions
English:To grip lightly, to pull with force, to exhaust
Shona DefinitionKu gwama kubata zvinyoronyoro kana kwenguva shomanana. Ku gwama kudhonza zvine simba, sezvinoitwa pakusvuura rwodzi. Ku gwama kuperedzera simba kana chido.

Definitions

To grip or hold something gently or for a short time. To pull something with force, like when stripping a wire. To exhaust strength or desire.

Akagwama ruoko rwemwana.

Examples

Akagwama ruoko rwemwana.

He gently held the child's hand.

Synonyms

kubata
kudhonza
AI Context

silent; taciturn

Quick Reference

What does -gwama mean in English?
-gwama means "To grip lightly, to pull with force, to exhaust" in English.
Definition of -gwama
To grip or hold something gently or for a short time. To pull something with force, like when stripping a wire. To exhaust strength or desire.
Tsanangudzo ye-gwama
Ku gwama kubata zvinyoronyoro kana kwenguva shomanana. Ku gwama kudhonza zvine simba, sezvinoitwa pakusvuura rwodzi. Ku gwama kuperedzera simba kana chido.
Part of speech
verb