-tonha
Elementary
-to-nha
verb
actions
English:To eat sparingly, to ration food
Shona DefinitionKu tonha kuseva nechokure, kuti muto usapera nokukurumidza. Mai vakati muto wapera, saka moita zvokutonha, kana muchida kuguta.

Definitions

To eat or drink slowly and carefully, often to make food or drink last longer. To take small portions to avoid finishing quickly.

Mai vakati muto wapera, saka moita zvokutonha, kana muchida kuguta.

Examples

Mai vakati muto wapera, saka moita zvokutonha, kana muchida kuguta.

Mother said the stew is finished, so you should eat sparingly if you want to be full.

Synonyms

kuseva
kuchengeta

Antonyms

kudya zvakanyanya
AI Context

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Quick Reference

What does -tonha mean in English?
-tonha means "To eat sparingly, to ration food" in English.
Definition of -tonha
To eat or drink slowly and carefully, often to make food or drink last longer. To take small portions to avoid finishing quickly.
Tsanangudzo ye-tonha
Ku tonha kuseva nechokure, kuti muto usapera nokukurumidza. Mai vakati muto wapera, saka moita zvokutonha, kana muchida kuguta.
Part of speech
verb