nhinhi
Elementary
nhi-nhi
noun
emotions/behavior
English:A person who is hardened or desensitized, especially to punishment or discipline; a stubborn or incorrigible person.
Shona DefinitionNhinhi inyemba inonetsa kuibva kwayo kana ukabika mutakura. Nhinhi munhu asingachatyi shamhu nekuda kwekugara achingorohwa. Nhinhi munhu asingateereri zvokuti, chero ukarova, hazvimbobatsiri pakuti haachinji maitiro ake.

Definitions

A person who is difficult to discipline or change, often due to repeated punishment or negative experiences. Someone who is unaffected by scolding or punishment.

“Nhinhi inyemba inonetsa kuibva kwayo kana ukabika mutakura.”

Examples

“Nhinhi inyemba inonetsa kuibva kwayo kana ukabika mutakura.”

“A nhinhi is like a bean that is difficult to cook when you cook mutakura (a type of porridge). Nhinhi munhu asingachatyi shamhu nekuda kwekugara achingorohwa.”

“A nhinhi is a person who is no longer afraid of the whip because they are always being beaten. Nhinhi munhu asingateereri zvokuti, chero ukarova, hazvimbobatsiri pakuti haachinji maitiro ake.”

“A nhinhi is a person who doesn't listen, so even if you beat them, it won't help because they won't change their ways.”

Synonyms

mupengo
chihwindi

Antonyms

mwana anoteerera
munhu anoziva
AI Context

small amount

Quick Reference

What does nhinhi mean in English?
nhinhi means "A person who is hardened or desensitized, especially to punishment or discipline; a stubborn or incorrigible person." in English.
Definition of nhinhi
A person who is difficult to discipline or change, often due to repeated punishment or negative experiences. Someone who is unaffected by scolding or punishment.
Tsanangudzo yenhinhi
Nhinhi inyemba inonetsa kuibva kwayo kana ukabika mutakura. Nhinhi munhu asingachatyi shamhu nekuda kwekugara achingorohwa. Nhinhi munhu asingateereri zvokuti, chero ukarova, hazvimbobatsiri pakuti haachinji maitiro ake.
Part of speech
noun