-radza
Elementary
-ra-dza
verb
actions
English:To leave sadza or other food overnight; to watch over a deceased person.
Shona DefinitionKu radza sadza kana zvimwewo kuzvichengeta usiku hwose kusvika mangwana. Ku radza kuisa munhu akafa murinda.

Definitions

To leave sadza or other food to sit overnight, often to cool or ferment. Also, to keep watch over a dead person, traditionally as part of funeral customs.

Akadza sadza kuti riite mazuva ose

Examples

Akadza sadza kuti riite mazuva ose

He left the sadza to sit overnight. Vakadza chitunha usiku hwose

They watched over the body all night.

Synonyms

kuchengeta
kurinda
AI Context

comfort

Quick Reference

What does -radza mean in English?
-radza means "To leave sadza or other food overnight; to watch over a deceased person." in English.
Definition of -radza
To leave sadza or other food to sit overnight, often to cool or ferment. Also, to keep watch over a dead person, traditionally as part of funeral customs.
Tsanangudzo ye-radza
Ku radza sadza kana zvimwewo kuzvichengeta usiku hwose kusvika mangwana. Ku radza kuisa munhu akafa murinda.
Part of speech
verb