-kanuka
Elementary
-ka-nu-ka
verb
emotions
English:To be astonished/surprised
Shona DefinitionKana uchi kanuka unenge uchitaura rimwe remazwi akawanda anoratidza kushamiswa kana kurohwa nehana. Vanhu vaiva padare vose vakangoti, "Aa!", kukanuka apo musikana akanga ava kupa umbowo hwake.

Definitions

To experience a sudden feeling of surprise or astonishment; to be taken aback.

Kana uchi kanuka unenge uchitaura rimwe remazwi akawanda anoratidza kushamiswa kana kurohwa nehana.

Examples

Kana uchi kanuka unenge uchitaura rimwe remazwi akawanda anoratidza kushamiswa kana kurohwa nehana.

When you are astonished, you will be saying one of many words that show surprise or shock.

Synonyms

kushamiswa
kushaya
AI Context

to be surprised

Quick Reference

What does -kanuka mean in English?
-kanuka means "To be astonished/surprised" in English.
Definition of -kanuka
To experience a sudden feeling of surprise or astonishment; to be taken aback.
Tsanangudzo ye-kanuka
Kana uchi kanuka unenge uchitaura rimwe remazwi akawanda anoratidza kushamiswa kana kurohwa nehana. Vanhu vaiva padare vose vakangoti, "Aa!", kukanuka apo musikana akanga ava kupa umbowo hwake.
Part of speech
verb