-pembenuka
Elementary
-pe-mbe-nu-ka
verb
emotions/time
English:To brighten; to become cheerful; to dawn
Shona DefinitionKu pembenuka kupera kwerima kuchiuya chiedza. Ku pembenuka kujeka kwechiso chemunhu anga akambosuruvara. - banganuka, -pengenuka .

Definitions

To become bright or clear, especially after darkness or sadness. To dawn or become light. To express a change from a sad or gloomy state to a cheerful one.

“Rima rakanga richipera, zuva rikati pembenuka.”

Examples

“Rima rakanga richipera, zuva rikati pembenuka.”

“The darkness was ending, and the sun began to dawn. Chiso chake chakati pembenuka paakanzwa nhau dzakanaka.”

“His face brightened when he heard the good news.”

Synonyms

-banganuka
-pengenuka

Antonyms

-suuruka
-sviba
AI Context

become crooked

Quick Reference

What does -pembenuka mean in English?
-pembenuka means "To brighten; to become cheerful; to dawn" in English.
Definition of -pembenuka
To become bright or clear, especially after darkness or sadness. To dawn or become light. To express a change from a sad or gloomy state to a cheerful one.
Tsanangudzo ye-pembenuka
Ku pembenuka kupera kwerima kuchiuya chiedza. Ku pembenuka kujeka kwechiso chemunhu anga akambosuruvara. - banganuka, -pengenuka .
Part of speech
verb