-nyava
Elementary
-nya-va
verb
emotions/actions
English:To soften, to become docile
Shona DefinitionKu nyava kupfava kwechinhu changa chiine hasha. Jon'osi rakazonyava rasungwa navakomana.

Definitions

To become soft or gentle after being angry or aggressive; to become docile or subdued.

Jon'osi rakazonyava rasungwa navakomana.

Examples

Jon'osi rakazonyava rasungwa navakomana.

The bully finally softened after being tied up by the boys.

Synonyms

kupfava
kunyorova

Antonyms

kuoma
kusimba
AI Context

be shy

Quick Reference

What does -nyava mean in English?
-nyava means "To soften, to become docile" in English.
Definition of -nyava
To become soft or gentle after being angry or aggressive; to become docile or subdued.
Tsanangudzo ye-nyava
Ku nyava kupfava kwechinhu changa chiine hasha. Jon'osi rakazonyava rasungwa navakomana.
Part of speech
verb