nzvanyira
Elementary
nzva-nyi-ra
noun
grammar
English:A type of prefix used to form words
Shona DefinitionUrwu rudzi rwemabhii anoshandiswa akatsamirana nema vramwana kuumba mavara sezvakaita m- , na- nh vomuna mu- na nhu muna munhu.

Definitions

A type of prefix in Shona grammar that attaches to a root word to change its meaning or form new words. Examples include 'm-', 'na-', 'nh-' etc.

“Nzva-nyira 'm-' inoshandiswa pamberi pemazita akawanda.”

Examples

“Nzva-nyira 'm-' inoshandiswa pamberi pemazita akawanda.”

“The prefix 'm-' is used before many nouns.”

Synonyms

chivakashure
chivakamberi

Quick Reference

What does nzvanyira mean in English?
nzvanyira means "A type of prefix used to form words" in English.
Definition of nzvanyira
A type of prefix in Shona grammar that attaches to a root word to change its meaning or form new words. Examples include 'm-', 'na-', 'nh-' etc.
Tsanangudzo yenzvanyira
Urwu rudzi rwemabhii anoshandiswa akatsamirana nema vramwana kuumba mavara sezvakaita m- , na- nh vomuna mu- na nhu muna munhu.
Part of speech
noun