ngwangwangwa
Elementary
ngwa-ngwa-ngwa
adjective/noun
nature/animals
English:Slightly open or ajar; also, the act of an elephant raising its ears.
Shona DefinitionKana chivharo chegaba chakati ngwangwangwa chinenge chakasumukira, chisina kuvhara zvakasimba. chanjama . Kuti ngwangwangwa kusimudza nzeve kwemhuka yakakura senzou.

Definitions

Describes something slightly open or ajar, like a lid that isn't fully closed. Also refers to the action of a large animal, like an elephant, raising its ears.

Chivharo chegaba chakati ngwangwangwa.

Examples

Chivharo chegaba chakati ngwangwangwa.

The lid of the tin was slightly ajar. Nzou yakasimudza nzeve dzayo ngwangwangwa.

The elephant raised its ears slightly.

Synonyms

chanjama
kusimuka (for the lid)

Antonyms

kuvhara zvakasimba
(leave empty if none)
AI Context

carelessly

Quick Reference

What does ngwangwangwa mean in English?
ngwangwangwa means "Slightly open or ajar; also, the act of an elephant raising its ears." in English.
Definition of ngwangwangwa
Describes something slightly open or ajar, like a lid that isn't fully closed. Also refers to the action of a large animal, like an elephant, raising its ears.
Tsanangudzo yengwangwangwa
Kana chivharo chegaba chakati ngwangwangwa chinenge chakasumukira, chisina kuvhara zvakasimba. chanjama . Kuti ngwangwangwa kusimudza nzeve kwemhuka yakakura senzou.
Part of speech
adjective/noun