-vhunga
Elementary
-vhu-nga
verb
nature/actions
English:To overshadow; to be exposed to a dangerous situation
Shona DefinitionKana muti uchi vhunga zvirimwa zvakaita semuriwo kana chibage, unenge uchizvitadzisa kukura nokuti zvinenge zvichishaya zuva, rakavhariridzwa nemuti uyu. Kana huku netwana twayo zvika vhungwa nerukodzi, zvinenge zvapotswa zvasiya zvarohwa nemhepo inotyisa chaizvo.

Definitions

To block sunlight from reaching plants, hindering their growth. Also, to be exposed to a dangerous or harmful situation, often implying a narrow escape.

Muti uchi vhunga zvirimwa, zvinenge zvichishaya zuva.

Examples

Muti uchi vhunga zvirimwa, zvinenge zvichishaya zuva.

When a tree overshadows crops, they lack sunlight. Huku dzakavhungwa nerukodzi.

The chickens were exposed to danger by the hawk.

Synonyms

kudzivira
kudzikatira

Antonyms

kuburitsa
kupa
AI Context

wrap around

Quick Reference

What does -vhunga mean in English?
-vhunga means "To overshadow; to be exposed to a dangerous situation" in English.
Definition of -vhunga
To block sunlight from reaching plants, hindering their growth. Also, to be exposed to a dangerous or harmful situation, often implying a narrow escape.
Tsanangudzo ye-vhunga
Kana muti uchi vhunga zvirimwa zvakaita semuriwo kana chibage, unenge uchizvitadzisa kukura nokuti zvinenge zvichishaya zuva, rakavhariridzwa nemuti uyu. Kana huku netwana twayo zvika vhungwa nerukodzi, zvinenge zvapotswa zvasiya zvarohwa nemhepo inotyisa chaizvo.
Part of speech
verb