mutapwa
Elementary
mu-tap-wa
noun
actions
English:captive, prisoner of war
Shona DefinitionUyu munhu anenge atorwa nechisimba ova pasi peumwe munhu semusungwa sezvinoita vakurirwa muhondo.

Definitions

A person who has been captured by force and is under the control of another, such as a prisoner of war.

“Vakawanda vemutapwa vakasunungurwa mushure memakore mazhinji vari muhusungwa.”

Examples

“Vakawanda vemutapwa vakasunungurwa mushure memakore mazhinji vari muhusungwa.”

“Many of the captives were released after many years in captivity.”

Synonyms

musungwa
mhondi

Antonyms

musununguri
(leave empty if none)
AI Context

captive

Quick Reference

What does mutapwa mean in English?
mutapwa means "captive, prisoner of war" in English.
Definition of mutapwa
A person who has been captured by force and is under the control of another, such as a prisoner of war.
Tsanangudzo yemutapwa
Uyu munhu anenge atorwa nechisimba ova pasi peumwe munhu semusungwa sezvinoita vakurirwa muhondo.
Part of speech
noun