-manidzira
Elementary
ku-ma-ni-dzi-ra
verb
actions
English:To press firmly; to squeeze; to clamp down
Shona DefinitionKu manidzira kubata chinhu wakadzvanya, zvokuti hachna kwachinoenda.

Definitions

To apply pressure to something, often to hold it in place or to prevent movement. To squeeze or clamp down on something.

Akamanidzira chivharo pachigaba.

Examples

Akamanidzira chivharo pachigaba.

He pressed the lid onto the can.

Synonyms

kubata
kutsikirira
AI Context

force

Quick Reference

What does -manidzira mean in English?
-manidzira means "To press firmly; to squeeze; to clamp down" in English.
Definition of -manidzira
To apply pressure to something, often to hold it in place or to prevent movement. To squeeze or clamp down on something.
Tsanangudzo ye-manidzira
Ku manidzira kubata chinhu wakadzvanya, zvokuti hachna kwachinoenda.
Part of speech
verb