-pfikura
Elementary
-pfu-ki-ra
verb
emotions
English:To sob quietly, to stifle tears
Shona DefinitionKana munhu achi pfikura anenge achichema zvinoratidza kuti ane shungu dzakawanda, asi achiedza kuzvibata.

Definitions

To cry silently, often with suppressed emotion and a struggle to hold back tears. Implies deep sadness or distress.

Amai vake vakafa, saka aive achi pfikura

Examples

Amai vake vakafa, saka aive achi pfikura

His mother died, so he was sobbing quietly.

Synonyms

kuchema
kugomera

Antonyms

kuseka
kunyemwerera
AI Context

overturn

Quick Reference

What does -pfikura mean in English?
-pfikura means "To sob quietly, to stifle tears" in English.
Definition of -pfikura
To cry silently, often with suppressed emotion and a struggle to hold back tears. Implies deep sadness or distress.
Tsanangudzo ye-pfikura
Kana munhu achi pfikura anenge achichema zvinoratidza kuti ane shungu dzakawanda, asi achiedza kuzvibata.
Part of speech
verb