-pikira
Elementary
-pi-ki-ra
verb
actions
English:To promise; to vow
Shona DefinitionKana uchi pikira unenge uchiudza umwe munhu kuti hauzotadzi kuita kana kumuitira chimwe chinhu. Kana uchi pikira kuva fata kana sisita unenge wazvipira kushandira chechi, uye kuti unozotevedzera zvinodiwa nemitemo yese yechechi pasina zvokuzodzokera shure.

Definitions

To make a solemn promise to do or not do something. Often used in religious contexts to pledge service or adherence to rules.

Akapikira kuti aizobatsira murombo.

Examples

Akapikira kuti aizobatsira murombo.

He promised that he would help the poor person.

Synonyms

-vhuma
-tsidza
AI Context

promise

Quick Reference

What does -pikira mean in English?
-pikira means "To promise; to vow" in English.
Definition of -pikira
To make a solemn promise to do or not do something. Often used in religious contexts to pledge service or adherence to rules.
Tsanangudzo ye-pikira
Kana uchi pikira unenge uchiudza umwe munhu kuti hauzotadzi kuita kana kumuitira chimwe chinhu. Kana uchi pikira kuva fata kana sisita unenge wazvipira kushandira chechi, uye kuti unozotevedzera zvinodiwa nemitemo yese yechechi pasina zvokuzodzokera shure.
Part of speech
verb