-ka-
Intermediate
-ka-
verb prefix
time
English:This is a verbal infix indicating a hypothetical or conditional action in the past, often with a sense of regret or strong emotion.
Shona DefinitionIchi chivakapakati chinoratidza kuti nguva yechiitiko yakapfuura kare. Kumusha ndakaenda neChitatu.

Definitions

A verbal prefix indicating that an action happened in the past. It is used to form the past tense of verbs.

Ndakaenda kumusha.

Examples

Ndakaenda kumusha.

I went home. Vakaona imbwa.

They saw a dog.

Synonyms

-(zva)-

Antonyms

-cha-
(leave empty if none)
AI Context

-self-

Quick Reference

What does -ka- mean in English?
-ka- means "This is a verbal infix indicating a hypothetical or conditional action in the past, often with a sense of regret or strong emotion." in English.
Definition of -ka-
A verbal prefix indicating that an action happened in the past. It is used to form the past tense of verbs.
Tsanangudzo ye-ka-
Ichi chivakapakati chinoratidza kuti nguva yechiitiko yakapfuura kare. Kumusha ndakaenda neChitatu.
Part of speech
verb prefix