-svinuka
Elementary
-svi-nu-ka
verb
emotions/behavior
English:To be overly cautious, suspicious, or distrustful; to be wary to the point of causing problems for others.
Shona DefinitionMunhu aka svunuka anenge akangwarisa zvinotokanganisa vamwe pamagariro avo.

Definitions

To be excessively cautious or suspicious, often to the detriment of others; to be wary and distrustful.

Ari -svinuka zvekuti haadi kubatana nevamwe.

Examples

Ari -svinuka zvekuti haadi kubatana nevamwe.

He is so wary that he doesn't want to interact with others.

Synonyms

-chenjerera
-ngwarira

Antonyms

-vimbika
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Quick Reference

What does -svinuka mean in English?
-svinuka means "To be overly cautious, suspicious, or distrustful; to be wary to the point of causing problems for others." in English.
Definition of -svinuka
To be excessively cautious or suspicious, often to the detriment of others; to be wary and distrustful.
Tsanangudzo ye-svinuka
Munhu aka svunuka anenge akangwarisa zvinotokanganisa vamwe pamagariro avo.
Part of speech
verb