-otoka
Elementary
-o-to-ka
verb
actions
English:To speak inappropriately, to digress
Shona DefinitionKana munhu achi onoka anenge achingotaura nezvisingafanirwi kutaurwa pagungano revanhu.

Definitions

To speak about irrelevant or inappropriate topics, especially in a public gathering or meeting.

Akanga achiotoka pagungano, achitaura zvinhu zvisina basa.

Examples

Akanga achiotoka pagungano, achitaura zvinhu zvisina basa.

He was digressing at the meeting, talking about irrelevant things.

Synonyms

kutaura zvisina basa
kutsauka

Antonyms

kutaura zvakanaka
kutaura zvine musoro
AI Context

-automatic

Quick Reference

What does -otoka mean in English?
-otoka means "To speak inappropriately, to digress" in English.
Definition of -otoka
To speak about irrelevant or inappropriate topics, especially in a public gathering or meeting.
Tsanangudzo ye-otoka
Kana munhu achi onoka anenge achingotaura nezvisingafanirwi kutaurwa pagungano revanhu.
Part of speech
verb