gwanan'wana
Elementary
gwa-nan'-wa-na
adjective
emotions/actions
English:Awake, roused, or startled (used to describe a person or animal)
Shona DefinitionKana munhu kana mhuka ichinzi yakati gwanan'wana inenge yakamuka. Unofunga kuti akakotsira iye akati gwanan'wana uyu.

Definitions

Describing a person or animal that is suddenly awake, startled, or roused from sleep or a state of inactivity. Implies a sudden awakening or awareness.

Mwana akati gwanan'wana paakanzwa ruzha rukuru.

Examples

Mwana akati gwanan'wana paakanzwa ruzha rukuru.

The child was startled when they heard a loud noise.

Synonyms

muka
vhunduka

Antonyms

kurara
kutsamwa
AI Context

Small child; baby

Quick Reference

What does gwanan'wana mean in English?
gwanan'wana means "Awake, roused, or startled (used to describe a person or animal)" in English.
Definition of gwanan'wana
Describing a person or animal that is suddenly awake, startled, or roused from sleep or a state of inactivity. Implies a sudden awakening or awareness.
Tsanangudzo yegwanan'wana
Kana munhu kana mhuka ichinzi yakati gwanan'wana inenge yakamuka. Unofunga kuti akakotsira iye akati gwanan'wana uyu.
Part of speech
adjective