hwira
Elementary
hwi-ra
verb
actions
English:To be given something that is not enough, to be shortchanged
Shona DefinitionHwira chikafu, mari kana zvimwewo zvaunopiwa asi zvisingakwanirani newe. Tapiwa shuga hwira, tikanwa putugadzike isinganaki.

Definitions

To receive something, such as food or money, but the amount is insufficient or less than expected. To be shortchanged.

Tapiwa shuga hwira, tikanwa putugadzike isinganaki.

Examples

Tapiwa shuga hwira, tikanwa putugadzike isinganaki.

We were given insufficient sugar, and we drank a bad-tasting porridge.

Synonyms

shomeka
pfupika
AI Context

grave

Quick Reference

What does hwira mean in English?
hwira means "To be given something that is not enough, to be shortchanged" in English.
Definition of hwira
To receive something, such as food or money, but the amount is insufficient or less than expected. To be shortchanged.
Tsanangudzo yehwira
Hwira chikafu, mari kana zvimwewo zvaunopiwa asi zvisingakwanirani newe. Tapiwa shuga hwira, tikanwa putugadzike isinganaki.
Part of speech
verb