-pachika
Elementary
-pa-chi-ka
verb
actions
English:To force something into a small space; to feed someone with a spoon due to illness or inability
Shona DefinitionKana uchi pachika homwe kana mumwewo mudziyo, unenge uchimanikidza zvinhu zvakawanda kuti zvikwane nzvimbo diki. Kana uchi pachika munhu unenge uchimupa chikafu nechipunu, nokuda kwekuti haakwanisi kuchishandisa kana kuti anorwara.

Definitions

To compress or cram something into a confined space. Also, to feed someone using a spoon, typically because they are unable to eat independently due to illness or other limitations.

Akachipachika hembe dzake muhomwe diki.

Examples

Akachipachika hembe dzake muhomwe diki.

He crammed his clothes into a small bag. Mwana akapachikwa chikafu nemukoti.

The child was fed by the nurse.

Synonyms

-tsindirira
-kamanisa

Antonyms

-sunungura

Quick Reference

What does -pachika mean in English?
-pachika means "To force something into a small space; to feed someone with a spoon due to illness or inability" in English.
Definition of -pachika
To compress or cram something into a confined space. Also, to feed someone using a spoon, typically because they are unable to eat independently due to illness or other limitations.
Tsanangudzo ye-pachika
Kana uchi pachika homwe kana mumwewo mudziyo, unenge uchimanikidza zvinhu zvakawanda kuti zvikwane nzvimbo diki. Kana uchi pachika munhu unenge uchimupa chikafu nechipunu, nokuda kwekuti haakwanisi kuchishandisa kana kuti anorwara.
Part of speech
verb