-ka-
Beginner
-ka-
verbal infix
grammar
English:Past tense marker
Shona DefinitionIchi chivakapakati chinoratidza kuti nguva yechiitiko yakapfuura kare. Kumusha ndakaenda neChitatu.

Definitions

A grammatical element placed within a verb stem to express a past hypothetical or conditional action. It often implies a strong emotional response or regret about the unrealized action.

Sarudzai ndikakaona, nhasi ndingakarova!

Examples

Sarudzai ndikakaona, nhasi ndingakarova!

If I had seen Sarudzai, I would have hit her today!

Synonyms

None
AI Context

-self-

Quick Reference

What does -ka- mean in English?
-ka- means "Past tense marker" in English.
Definition of -ka-
A grammatical element placed within a verb stem to express a past hypothetical or conditional action. It often implies a strong emotional response or regret about the unrealized action.
Tsanangudzo ye-ka-
Ichi chivakapakati chinoratidza kuti nguva yechiitiko yakapfuura kare. Kumusha ndakaenda neChitatu.
Part of speech
verbal infix