-ninipisa
Elementary
-ni-ni-pi-sa
verb
actions
English:To humble oneself; to shorten (clothing)
Shona DefinitionKana munhu achizvi ninipisa anenge achizvirereka, kuratidza tsika dzakanaka pane vanhu. Kana hembe yaninipiswa inenge yagadzirwa kuti iite pfupi.

Definitions

To make oneself humble or modest; to lower oneself in status or importance. Also, to shorten something, especially clothing.

Munhu anozvininipisa anokwezva rudo

Examples

Munhu anozvininipisa anokwezva rudo

A person who humbles themselves attracts love. Hembe yake yakaninipiswa kuti iite pfupi

Her dress was shortened to make it shorter.

Synonyms

kuzvidukupisa
kuzviremekedza

Antonyms

kuzvikudza
kuzvitutumadza

Quick Reference

What does -ninipisa mean in English?
-ninipisa means "To humble oneself; to shorten (clothing)" in English.
Definition of -ninipisa
To make oneself humble or modest; to lower oneself in status or importance. Also, to shorten something, especially clothing.
Tsanangudzo ye-ninipisa
Kana munhu achizvi ninipisa anenge achizvirereka, kuratidza tsika dzakanaka pane vanhu. Kana hembe yaninipiswa inenge yagadzirwa kuti iite pfupi.
Part of speech
verb