-nzvengana
Elementary
-nzve-nga-na
verb
actions
English:To use euphemisms
Shona DefinitionKana muchi nzvengana pakutaura munenge muchishandisa madimikira kuti nyaya yakarema ireruke.

Definitions

To avoid directly addressing a sensitive or difficult topic by using indirect language or euphemisms to soften the impact.

Vakuru vanowanzo nzvengana pavanotaura nezve rufu.

Examples

Vakuru vanowanzo nzvengana pavanotaura nezve rufu.

Elders often use euphemisms when talking about death.

Synonyms

kufukidza
kunyepedzera

Antonyms

kutaura chokwadi
kutaura zvakananga
AI Context

evade each other

Quick Reference

What does -nzvengana mean in English?
-nzvengana means "To use euphemisms" in English.
Definition of -nzvengana
To avoid directly addressing a sensitive or difficult topic by using indirect language or euphemisms to soften the impact.
Tsanangudzo ye-nzvengana
Kana muchi nzvengana pakutaura munenge muchishandisa madimikira kuti nyaya yakarema ireruke.
Part of speech
verb