-tanda
Elementary
-ta-nda
verb
actions
English:to chase away/to expel
Shona DefinitionKana muboora uchi tanda unenge uchikura, uchireba wakatambarara pasi. Kana dandemutande richi tanda , rinenge richigadzira mambure arinobatisa nzunzi nezvimwe zvarinodya. Kana munhu achi tanda anenge achiita zvinhu zvokufarisa.

Definitions

To extend or stretch something, either physically or metaphorically. Can refer to growth, the creation of webs, or engaging in enjoyable activities.

“Muboora uchi tanda unenge uchikura, uchireba wakatambarara pasi.”

Examples

“Muboora uchi tanda unenge uchikura, uchireba wakatambarara pasi.”

“A pumpkin that is stretching out is growing, becoming long and spread out on the ground. Dandemutande richi tanda , rinenge richigadzira mambure arinobatisa nzunzi nezvimwe zvarinodya.”

“A spider that is stretching out is making a web to catch flies and other things it eats. Kana munhu achi tanda anenge achiita zvinhu zvokufarisa.”

“When a person is stretching out, they are doing things for enjoyment.”

Synonyms

kutambanudza
kutatamura
AI Context

to chase away; to drive away; to expel

Quick Reference

What does -tanda mean in English?
-tanda means "to chase away/to expel" in English.
Definition of -tanda
To extend or stretch something, either physically or metaphorically. Can refer to growth, the creation of webs, or engaging in enjoyable activities.
Tsanangudzo ye-tanda
Kana muboora uchi tanda unenge uchikura, uchireba wakatambarara pasi. Kana dandemutande richi tanda , rinenge richigadzira mambure arinobatisa nzunzi nezvimwe zvarinodya. Kana munhu achi tanda anenge achiita zvinhu zvokufarisa.
Part of speech
verb