-kwiruka
Elementary
-kwi-ru-ka
verb
actions
English:To jump up suddenly, to leap
Shona DefinitionKu kwiruka kungoerekana wasvetuka kuenda mudenga. Paakaona chinhu chainge chakati kwasvata munzira chainge nyoka, akaerekana akwiruka achinoti dzi kwakadaro uko.

Definitions

To suddenly jump or leap upwards, often in surprise or fear. Implies a quick, involuntary upward movement.

Paakaona nyoka, akaerekana akwiruka.

Examples

Paakaona nyoka, akaerekana akwiruka.

When he saw the snake, he suddenly jumped up.

Synonyms

kusvetuka
kusimuka

Antonyms

kudonha
kugwa
AI Context

to be agitated

Quick Reference

What does -kwiruka mean in English?
-kwiruka means "To jump up suddenly, to leap" in English.
Definition of -kwiruka
To suddenly jump or leap upwards, often in surprise or fear. Implies a quick, involuntary upward movement.
Tsanangudzo ye-kwiruka
Ku kwiruka kungoerekana wasvetuka kuenda mudenga. Paakaona chinhu chainge chakati kwasvata munzira chainge nyoka, akaerekana akwiruka achinoti dzi kwakadaro uko.
Part of speech
verb