-shama
Elementary
-sha-ma
verb
emotions
English:To be surprised/astonished
Shona DefinitionKana mukova waka shama , unenge usina kuvharika. Ku shama kukatyamadzwa nezvaitika, zvataurwa kana zvawaona. Jairosi aimwa waini achisanganisa nemvura, isu vamwe tikashama.

Definitions

To be surprised or astonished; to be taken aback by something unexpected. Often used to describe a reaction to something surprising or shocking.

Mukova waka shama , unenge usina kuvharika.

Examples

Mukova waka shama , unenge usina kuvharika.

The door is open, it is not closed. Ku shama kukatyamadzwa nezvaitika, zvataurwa kana zvawaona.

To be surprised is to be shocked by what happened, what was said or what you saw. Jairosi aimwa waini achisanganisa nemvura, isu vamwe tikashama.

Jairus was drinking wine mixed with water, and we others were surprised.

Synonyms

kushamisika
kushaya

Antonyms

kujaira
kuziva
AI Context

ashamed

Quick Reference

What does -shama mean in English?
-shama means "To be surprised/astonished" in English.
Definition of -shama
To be surprised or astonished; to be taken aback by something unexpected. Often used to describe a reaction to something surprising or shocking.
Tsanangudzo ye-shama
Kana mukova waka shama , unenge usina kuvharika. Ku shama kukatyamadzwa nezvaitika, zvataurwa kana zvawaona. Jairosi aimwa waini achisanganisa nemvura, isu vamwe tikashama.
Part of speech
verb