nya-
Elementary
nya-
prefix/noun
roles/relationships
English:Owner, keeper, possessor
Shona DefinitionIchi chivakashure chinoreva kuti muridzi kana kuti muchengeti. Nyakunatsa ndiye nyamutsigwa nebonda. Nyadenga ndiye muridzi wapasi nokudenga.

Definitions

A prefix indicating ownership or guardianship. It is added to a noun to show who or what possesses something.

Nyakunatsa ndiye nyamutsigwa nebonda.

Examples

Nyakunatsa ndiye nyamutsigwa nebonda.

The one who cleans is the one supported by the bond.

Synonyms

muridzi
muchengeti
AI Context

prefix indicating 'belonging to' or 'of'

Quick Reference

What does nya- mean in English?
nya- means "Owner, keeper, possessor" in English.
Definition of nya-
A prefix indicating ownership or guardianship. It is added to a noun to show who or what possesses something.
Tsanangudzo yenya-
Ichi chivakashure chinoreva kuti muridzi kana kuti muchengeti. Nyakunatsa ndiye nyamutsigwa nebonda. Nyadenga ndiye muridzi wapasi nokudenga.
Part of speech
prefix/noun