-karuka
Elementary
-ka-ru-ka
verb
emotions/actions
English:To be startled/frightened/surprised
Shona DefinitionKu karuka kupindwa nokutya kukuru. -vhunduka . Ku karuka kushamisika nezvinhu zvinongoerekana zvaitika. Vakazokaruka mombe dzati farara mumunda.

Definitions

To be suddenly overcome with fear or surprise; to be startled or frightened. Also, to be surprised by something unexpected. The word can also mean to be shocked.

Vakazokaruka mombe dzati farara mumunda.

Examples

Vakazokaruka mombe dzati farara mumunda.

They were startled when the cows scattered in the field. Ku karuka kupindwa nokutya kukuru.

To be startled is to be overcome by great fear. Ku karuka kushamisika nezvinhu zvinongoerekana zvaitika.

To be startled is to be surprised by things that happen suddenly.

Synonyms

-vhunduka
-shamisika
AI Context

unexpectedly come across

Quick Reference

What does -karuka mean in English?
-karuka means "To be startled/frightened/surprised" in English.
Definition of -karuka
To be suddenly overcome with fear or surprise; to be startled or frightened. Also, to be surprised by something unexpected. The word can also mean to be shocked.
Tsanangudzo ye-karuka
Ku karuka kupindwa nokutya kukuru. -vhunduka . Ku karuka kushamisika nezvinhu zvinongoerekana zvaitika. Vakazokaruka mombe dzati farara mumunda.
Part of speech
verb