nhapwa
Elementary
nha-pwa
noun
social
English:Slave
Shona DefinitionNhapwa munhu anochengetwa nekushandiswa nemumwe munhu semubatwa.

Definitions

A person who is owned by another person and is forced to work for them.

“Mambo akatenga nhapwa dzakawanda kubva kumativi ose eAfrica.”

Examples

“Mambo akatenga nhapwa dzakawanda kubva kumativi ose eAfrica.”

“The chief bought many slaves from all parts of Africa.”

Synonyms

muranda
mubatwa

Antonyms

munhu akasununguka
(leave empty if none)
AI Context

captive

Quick Reference

What does nhapwa mean in English?
nhapwa means "Slave" in English.
Definition of nhapwa
A person who is owned by another person and is forced to work for them.
Tsanangudzo yenhapwa
Nhapwa munhu anochengetwa nekushandiswa nemumwe munhu semubatwa.
Part of speech
noun