-tumbuka
Elementary
-tum-bu-ka
verb
nature
English:To sprout (of maize)
Shona DefinitionKana chibage cha tumbuka chinenge chabuda muchekechera.

Definitions

To emerge or sprout, specifically referring to maize kernels breaking through the soil after planting.

Chibage chakatumbuka mumunda.

Examples

Chibage chakatumbuka mumunda.

The maize has sprouted in the field.

Synonyms

kumera
kubuda

Antonyms

kufa
kuoma
AI Context

increase

Quick Reference

What does -tumbuka mean in English?
-tumbuka means "To sprout (of maize)" in English.
Definition of -tumbuka
To emerge or sprout, specifically referring to maize kernels breaking through the soil after planting.
Tsanangudzo ye-tumbuka
Kana chibage cha tumbuka chinenge chabuda muchekechera.
Part of speech
verb