dza-
Elementary
dza-
prefix (tense marker)
time
English:Past tense marker for Class 10 nouns
Shona DefinitionIchi chiratidzanguva chemupanda 10 chinoratidza zvatopfuura. Magetsi akazobaka nguva dzapera chose.

Definitions

A prefix used to indicate the past tense for nouns belonging to Class 10 in Shona grammar.

“Magetsi akazobaka nguva dzapera chose.”

Examples

“Magetsi akazobaka nguva dzapera chose.”

“The lights came on after the time had completely passed.”

Synonyms

-ka-
-a- (past tense markers)
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What does dza- mean in English?
dza- means "Past tense marker for Class 10 nouns" in English.
Definition of dza-
A prefix used to indicate the past tense for nouns belonging to Class 10 in Shona grammar.
Tsanangudzo yedza-
Ichi chiratidzanguva chemupanda 10 chinoratidza zvatopfuura. Magetsi akazobaka nguva dzapera chose.
Part of speech
prefix (tense marker)