nei
Beginner
ne-i
interjection/adverb
interrogative
English:Why? What for?
Shona DefinitionNei izwi rinoshandiswa pakubvunza munhu kuti aitirei zvacho zvaanenge aita. Waenda kunotamba nei, ini ndanga ndati usaenda? ngenyi, sei .

Definitions

Used to inquire about the reason or purpose of an action; why; for what reason.

Waenda kunotamba nei?

Examples

Waenda kunotamba nei?

Why did you go to play?

Synonyms

ngenyi
sei
AI Context

why

Quick Reference

What does nei mean in English?
nei means "Why? What for?" in English.
Definition of nei
Used to inquire about the reason or purpose of an action; why; for what reason.
Tsanangudzo yenei
Nei izwi rinoshandiswa pakubvunza munhu kuti aitirei zvacho zvaanenge aita. Waenda kunotamba nei, ini ndanga ndati usaenda? ngenyi, sei .
Part of speech
interjection/adverb