mbatwa
Elementary
m-ba-twa
noun
crime/law
English:A person caught in the act of committing a crime; a culprit
Shona DefinitionMbatwa munhu anenge atowanikidzwa achipara mhosva akabatwa. Mbavha imbatwa.

Definitions

A person who is caught while committing a crime. Often used to refer to a thief or someone apprehended by the authorities.

Mbatwa yakabatwa ichiba mumba.

Examples

Mbatwa yakabatwa ichiba mumba.

The culprit was caught stealing in the house.

Synonyms

mbavha
mubati
AI Context

captive

Quick Reference

What does mbatwa mean in English?
mbatwa means "A person caught in the act of committing a crime; a culprit" in English.
Definition of mbatwa
A person who is caught while committing a crime. Often used to refer to a thief or someone apprehended by the authorities.
Tsanangudzo yembatwa
Mbatwa munhu anenge atowanikidzwa achipara mhosva akabatwa. Mbavha imbatwa.
Part of speech
noun