dera
Elementary
-de-ra
noun
body/emotions
English:A person who is slow to develop, both physically and mentally; a coward.
Shona DefinitionDera mwana anonoka kusvika pachinhanho chokufamba. Dera munhu asina kunyatsokwana mupfungwa kana kugwinya. Dera munhu anotya kurwa zvokuti ungorohwa asingadzoseri.

Definitions

A person, especially a child, who is slow to develop physically, such as in walking. Also, a person who is not fully developed mentally or physically. Furthermore, a person who is afraid to fight back when attacked.

“Mwana uyu idera, anoda nguva refu kuti atange kufamba.”

Examples

“Mwana uyu idera, anoda nguva refu kuti atange kufamba.”

“This child is a dera, it takes a long time for him to start walking. Akaita sedera, haadi kurwa.”

“He is like a dera, he doesn't want to fight.”

Synonyms

mbwende
gutsarara

Antonyms

gamba
chisimba
AI Context

dress

Quick Reference

What does dera mean in English?
dera means "A person who is slow to develop, both physically and mentally; a coward." in English.
Definition of dera
A person, especially a child, who is slow to develop physically, such as in walking. Also, a person who is not fully developed mentally or physically. Furthermore, a person who is afraid to fight back when attacked.
Tsanangudzo yedera
Dera mwana anonoka kusvika pachinhanho chokufamba. Dera munhu asina kunyatsokwana mupfungwa kana kugwinya. Dera munhu anotya kurwa zvokuti ungorohwa asingadzoseri.
Part of speech
noun