manyena
Elementary
ma-nye-na
noun
emotions/personality
English:A person who is very shy or timid; a coward.
Shona DefinitionUyu munhu ane setswa dzakanyanya. zinyena chinyeku

Definitions

A person who is excessively timid or easily frightened; a coward. Often used to describe someone who is afraid to take risks or stand up for themselves.

Mwana uyu ane manyena, haadi kuenda kumba kwake oga.

Examples

Mwana uyu ane manyena, haadi kuenda kumba kwake oga.

This child is a coward, he doesn't want to go to his house alone.

Synonyms

zinyenya
gutsarara

Antonyms

gamba
murwi
AI Context

lie

Quick Reference

What does manyena mean in English?
manyena means "A person who is very shy or timid; a coward." in English.
Definition of manyena
A person who is excessively timid or easily frightened; a coward. Often used to describe someone who is afraid to take risks or stand up for themselves.
Tsanangudzo yemanyena
Uyu munhu ane setswa dzakanyanya. zinyena chinyeku
Part of speech
noun