-kosa
Elementary
-ko-sa
verb
actions
English:To twist fibers or strands into a rope or cord
Shona DefinitionKu kosa kutora makavi kana shinda uchiita kuti dzimhanyirane, paunenge uchidzikwizira pagumbo pako uchigadzira tambo kana gasho kana tyava. Nditsvagirei tuchira tutete ndikose, ndigadzire tambo yokuisa murambi iri.

Definitions

To twist or roll fibers, such as grass, thread, or other pliable materials, between the hands or against a surface (like the leg) to create a rope, cord, or string.

Nditsvagirei tuchira tutete ndikose, ndigadzire tambo yokuisa murambi iri.

Examples

Nditsvagirei tuchira tutete ndikose, ndigadzire tambo yokuisa murambi iri.

Find me some thin cloth so I can twist it and make a rope to put in this lamp.

Synonyms

kukanya
kuruka
AI Context

to sin / to err / to make a mistake / to lack / to miss

Quick Reference

What does -kosa mean in English?
-kosa means "To twist fibers or strands into a rope or cord" in English.
Definition of -kosa
To twist or roll fibers, such as grass, thread, or other pliable materials, between the hands or against a surface (like the leg) to create a rope, cord, or string.
Tsanangudzo ye-kosa
Ku kosa kutora makavi kana shinda uchiita kuti dzimhanyirane, paunenge uchidzikwizira pagumbo pako uchigadzira tambo kana gasho kana tyava. Nditsvagirei tuchira tutete ndikose, ndigadzire tambo yokuisa murambi iri.
Part of speech
verb