-mweka
Elementary
-mwe-ka
verb
actions
English:To tear slightly (of weak fabric)
Shona DefinitionKu mweka kubvaruka kwejira ranga risina kusimba.

Definitions

To tear or rip a piece of fabric, especially if it's weak or thin, resulting in a small tear.

“Jira rake ra-mweka paakabata pamuti.”

Examples

“Jira rake ra-mweka paakabata pamuti.”

“His cloth tore slightly when he caught it on the tree.”

Synonyms

-bvaruka
-dzvatura

Antonyms

-gadzirisa
(leave empty if none)
AI Context

lean

Quick Reference

What does -mweka mean in English?
-mweka means "To tear slightly (of weak fabric)" in English.
Definition of -mweka
To tear or rip a piece of fabric, especially if it's weak or thin, resulting in a small tear.
Tsanangudzo ye-mweka
Ku mweka kubvaruka kwejira ranga risina kusimba.
Part of speech
verb