mani
-ma-ni
verb
actions

Definitions

To prevent something from moving or falling; to stop or hold back.

Akati mwana mani pamusuo kuti asatize.

Examples

Akati mwana mani pamusuo kuti asatize.

He told the child to hold the door so he wouldn't run away.

Synonyms

-dzivisa
-rega

Antonyms

-tendera
(leave empty if none)
AI Context

water

Quick Reference

Definition of mani
To prevent something from moving or falling; to stop or hold back.
Part of speech
verb