-potera
Elementary
-po-te-ra
verb
actions
English:To take refuge, to seek shelter
Shona DefinitionKu potera kuenda kune imwe nzvimbo, kana kune mumwe munhu, kuti akudzivirire ugorega kuurayiwa kana kurohwa.

Definitions

To go to another place or person for protection, to avoid being killed or beaten.

Akapotera kumusha kwemukoma wake

Examples

Akapotera kumusha kwemukoma wake

He took refuge at his older brother's home.

Synonyms

kutiza
kupotera
AI Context

seek refuge

Quick Reference

What does -potera mean in English?
-potera means "To take refuge, to seek shelter" in English.
Definition of -potera
To go to another place or person for protection, to avoid being killed or beaten.
Tsanangudzo ye-potera
Ku potera kuenda kune imwe nzvimbo, kana kune mumwe munhu, kuti akudzivirire ugorega kuurayiwa kana kurohwa.
Part of speech
verb