-nyaira
Elementary
-nya-i-ra
verb
family
English:To initiate the process of lobola negotiations; to go to the in-laws to begin the marriage negotiations.
Shona DefinitionKana uchi nyaira munhu unenge uchienda kwavanatezvara vake, kuti ugotanga kufambisa mashoko eroora pakati pemhuri yake neyavanatezvara.

Definitions

To go to the prospective in-laws to begin the formal process of asking for a woman's hand in marriage, including the initial discussions about lobola (bride price).

Akanyaira kwavanambuya vake svondo rapera.

Examples

Akanyaira kwavanambuya vake svondo rapera.

He went to his prospective in-laws last week.

Synonyms

-roora
AI Context

to be shy

Quick Reference

What does -nyaira mean in English?
-nyaira means "To initiate the process of lobola negotiations; to go to the in-laws to begin the marriage negotiations." in English.
Definition of -nyaira
To go to the prospective in-laws to begin the formal process of asking for a woman's hand in marriage, including the initial discussions about lobola (bride price).
Tsanangudzo ye-nyaira
Kana uchi nyaira munhu unenge uchienda kwavanatezvara vake, kuti ugotanga kufambisa mashoko eroora pakati pemhuri yake neyavanatezvara.
Part of speech
verb