-tswinya
Elementary
-tswi-nya
verb
emotions
English:To whimper
Shona DefinitionKu tswinya kuchema nekanzwi katetetete.

Definitions

To cry softly, often with a high-pitched, weak sound; to whimper.

Mwana akatanga kutswinya paakawira pasi.

Examples

Mwana akatanga kutswinya paakawira pasi.

The child started to whimper when he fell down.

Synonyms

kuchema
kugunun'una

Antonyms

kuseka
(leave empty)
AI Context

pinch

Quick Reference

What does -tswinya mean in English?
-tswinya means "To whimper" in English.
Definition of -tswinya
To cry softly, often with a high-pitched, weak sound; to whimper.
Tsanangudzo ye-tswinya
Ku tswinya kuchema nekanzwi katetetete.
Part of speech
verb