dzitya
dzi-tya
verb
nature

Definitions

To extinguish suddenly with a hissing sound, like a flame or light when it is put out. Also used to describe the sound of something dying out quickly.

Mwenje wakati dzitya pawakadzimwa.

Examples

Mwenje wakati dzitya pawakadzimwa.

The light hissed and died out when it was switched off.

Synonyms

kudzima
kufa (of a flame)

Antonyms

kubvira
kuchena (of a flame)
AI Context

fool

Quick Reference

Definition of dzitya
To extinguish suddenly with a hissing sound, like a flame or light when it is put out. Also used to describe the sound of something dying out quickly.
Part of speech
verb