-umbuka
Elementary
-u-mbu-ka
verb
colors
English:To be faded (of clothing)
Shona DefinitionKana hembe ya umbuka inenge yapera ruvara, rwabviswa nokusakara kana kupiswa nezuva.

Definitions

To lose color due to wear, tear, or exposure to the sun; to become faded.

Hembe yake yakanga yaumbuka zvikuru.

Examples

Hembe yake yakanga yaumbuka zvikuru.

Her shirt was very faded.

Synonyms

kuparara
kusvava

Antonyms

-chena
-tsvukira
AI Context

germinate

Quick Reference

What does -umbuka mean in English?
-umbuka means "To be faded (of clothing)" in English.
Definition of -umbuka
To lose color due to wear, tear, or exposure to the sun; to become faded.
Tsanangudzo ye-umbuka
Kana hembe ya umbuka inenge yapera ruvara, rwabviswa nokusakara kana kupiswa nezuva.
Part of speech
verb