-zhinya
Elementary
-zhi-nya
verb
actions
English:To lash, to whip, to snarl (as a dog), to laugh scornfully
Shona DefinitionKu zhinya kuseka kwekufarisa kana kwekusakwana. Ku zhinya kuhon'a kunoita imbwa. Ku zhinya kurova munhu kana mhuka neshamhu yakakura.

Definitions

To lash or whip someone or an animal with a large whip. To snarl or show teeth in a threatening way (as a dog). To laugh in a scornful or mocking manner.

Akazhinya imbwa paakabata pfumo

Examples

Akazhinya imbwa paakabata pfumo

He snarled at the dog when he picked up the spear. Mwana akazhinya nekuseka

The child laughed scornfully. Murume akazhinya mhuka neshamhu

The man lashed the animal with a whip.

Synonyms

kurova
kuhon'a
kuseka
AI Context

annoy

Quick Reference

What does -zhinya mean in English?
-zhinya means "To lash, to whip, to snarl (as a dog), to laugh scornfully" in English.
Definition of -zhinya
To lash or whip someone or an animal with a large whip. To snarl or show teeth in a threatening way (as a dog). To laugh in a scornful or mocking manner.
Tsanangudzo ye-zhinya
Ku zhinya kuseka kwekufarisa kana kwekusakwana. Ku zhinya kuhon'a kunoita imbwa. Ku zhinya kurova munhu kana mhuka neshamhu yakakura.
Part of speech
verb