-nyukuka
Elementary
-nyu-ku-ka
verb
nature
English:To become waterlogged (of plants)
Shona DefinitionKana zvirimwa zvika nyukuka zvinenge zvatadza kuzokura nekuti zvinenge zvakomberedzwa, nomazimvura akawanda anoita kuti midzi yacho irege kunyatsobatirira muvhu.

Definitions

To become saturated with water, preventing proper growth, typically referring to plants. The roots are unable to grip the soil properly due to excessive moisture.

Muriwo wangu wanyukuka nekuda kwemvura yakawanda

Examples

Muriwo wangu wanyukuka nekuda kwemvura yakawanda

My vegetables have become waterlogged due to the excessive rain.

Synonyms

-fashukira
-nyorova

Antonyms

-oma
(leave empty if none)
AI Context

become thin; become emaciated

Quick Reference

What does -nyukuka mean in English?
-nyukuka means "To become waterlogged (of plants)" in English.
Definition of -nyukuka
To become saturated with water, preventing proper growth, typically referring to plants. The roots are unable to grip the soil properly due to excessive moisture.
Tsanangudzo ye-nyukuka
Kana zvirimwa zvika nyukuka zvinenge zvatadza kuzokura nekuti zvinenge zvakomberedzwa, nomazimvura akawanda anoita kuti midzi yacho irege kunyatsobatirira muvhu.
Part of speech
verb