-otsa
Elementary
-o-tsa
verb
actions
English:To refine/soften (by grinding, rubbing, or washing)
Shona DefinitionKana wa otsa zviyo kana mupunga kana upfu, zvinenge zvatsetseka kana kuchena mushure mokutswiwa kana kukuyiwa. Kana wa otsa ganda kana chikumba chemhuka, unenge wachipfavisa musure mokuchisukuta.

Definitions

To make something smooth, fine, or soft through a process of grinding, rubbing, or washing. This can apply to grains, flour, or animal hides.

Akatsa zviyo kuti awane upfu hwakanaka

Examples

Akatsa zviyo kuti awane upfu hwakanaka

He refined the grain to get good flour.

Synonyms

kutsetseka
kupfavisa
AI Context

sharpen

Quick Reference

What does -otsa mean in English?
-otsa means "To refine/soften (by grinding, rubbing, or washing)" in English.
Definition of -otsa
To make something smooth, fine, or soft through a process of grinding, rubbing, or washing. This can apply to grains, flour, or animal hides.
Tsanangudzo ye-otsa
Kana wa otsa zviyo kana mupunga kana upfu, zvinenge zvatsetseka kana kuchena mushure mokutswiwa kana kukuyiwa. Kana wa otsa ganda kana chikumba chemhuka, unenge wachipfavisa musure mokuchisukuta.
Part of speech
verb