-ongoma
Elementary
-o-ngo-ma
verb
emotions
English:To lament, to express sorrow or regret
Shona DefinitionKana munhu achi ongoma anenge achiratidza kusuwa kwake, kana kuzvidemba maererano nezvinenge zvaitika. -uura .

Definitions

To express deep sorrow, regret, or grief, often through wailing or moaning. To show remorse for something that has happened.

Amai vake vakanga vachi-ongoma mushure mekufa kwemwanakomana wavo.

Examples

Amai vake vakanga vachi-ongoma mushure mekufa kwemwanakomana wavo.

His mother was lamenting after the death of her son.

Synonyms

-chema
-suwa

Antonyms

-fara
-nyemwerera
AI Context

drum

Quick Reference

What does -ongoma mean in English?
-ongoma means "To lament, to express sorrow or regret" in English.
Definition of -ongoma
To express deep sorrow, regret, or grief, often through wailing or moaning. To show remorse for something that has happened.
Tsanangudzo ye-ongoma
Kana munhu achi ongoma anenge achiratidza kusuwa kwake, kana kuzvidemba maererano nezvinenge zvaitika. -uura .
Part of speech
verb