-vhunduka
Elementary
-vhu-ndu-ka
verb
emotions
English:To be startled, to be frightened
Shona DefinitionKu vhunduka kurova kunoita hana pamwe chete nokukwakuka kunoita munhu kubva paanga ari mushure mokunzwa ruzha kana kuti mazwi anotyisa.

Definitions

To experience a sudden feeling of fear or alarm, often accompanied by a racing heart and a jumpy reaction, typically caused by a loud noise or something frightening.

Akavhunduka paakanzwa ruzha rukuru.

Examples

Akavhunduka paakanzwa ruzha rukuru.

He was startled when he heard the loud noise.

Synonyms

kutya
kushamisika

Antonyms

kusatya
kuzorora
AI Context

be startled

Quick Reference

What does -vhunduka mean in English?
-vhunduka means "To be startled, to be frightened" in English.
Definition of -vhunduka
To experience a sudden feeling of fear or alarm, often accompanied by a racing heart and a jumpy reaction, typically caused by a loud noise or something frightening.
Tsanangudzo ye-vhunduka
Ku vhunduka kurova kunoita hana pamwe chete nokukwakuka kunoita munhu kubva paanga ari mushure mokunzwa ruzha kana kuti mazwi anotyisa.
Part of speech
verb