-yema
Elementary
-ye-ma
verb
emotions/actions
English:To act childishly; to be whiny
Shona DefinitionKana mwana achi yema anenge achingogara achichemachema zvisina shumo. Munhu mukuru anonzi ari ku yema kana achida kubatwa semwana mudiki, zvekuda kuitirwa zvinhu nezvaanokwanisawo kuita pachake.

Definitions

To behave in a childish or immature manner, often by complaining or seeking unnecessary assistance. To act like a baby.

Kana mwana achi yema anenge achingogara achichemachema zvisina shumo.

Examples

Kana mwana achi yema anenge achingogara achichemachema zvisina shumo.

When a child is acting childish, they are always crying for no reason.

Synonyms

kuchema
kuda

Antonyms

kushanda
kuzvichengeta
AI Context

-be black

Quick Reference

What does -yema mean in English?
-yema means "To act childishly; to be whiny" in English.
Definition of -yema
To behave in a childish or immature manner, often by complaining or seeking unnecessary assistance. To act like a baby.
Tsanangudzo ye-yema
Kana mwana achi yema anenge achingogara achichemachema zvisina shumo. Munhu mukuru anonzi ari ku yema kana achida kubatwa semwana mudiki, zvekuda kuitirwa zvinhu nezvaanokwanisawo kuita pachake.
Part of speech
verb