-shapaira
Elementary
-sha-pa-i-ra
verb
actions
English:To reduce liquid by boiling; to walk in a flamboyant or affected manner
Shona DefinitionKu shapaira kuvhaidza mvura mupoto, zvokuti inosara yava shomashoma. Ku shapira kufamba munhu achizvida achitambisa- tambisa maoko.

Definitions

1. To boil a liquid until it reduces in volume, leaving less of it. 2. To walk in a showy or affected way, often with exaggerated hand movements.

“Akashapaira mvura mupoto kuti aite soup.”

Examples

“Akashapaira mvura mupoto kuti aite soup.”

“He reduced the water in the pot to make soup. Mwana akashapaira achifamba achiratidza hembe yake itsva.”

“The child strutted around showing off their new clothes.”

Synonyms

kufashaira
kufamba
AI Context

sapphire

Quick Reference

What does -shapaira mean in English?
-shapaira means "To reduce liquid by boiling; to walk in a flamboyant or affected manner" in English.
Definition of -shapaira
1. To boil a liquid until it reduces in volume, leaving less of it. 2. To walk in a showy or affected way, often with exaggerated hand movements.
Tsanangudzo ye-shapaira
Ku shapaira kuvhaidza mvura mupoto, zvokuti inosara yava shomashoma. Ku shapira kufamba munhu achizvida achitambisa- tambisa maoko.
Part of speech
verb