pa-
Beginner
pa-
prefix
time/location
English:at/on/in (locative prefix)
Shona DefinitionIchi chivakashure chinoratidza nguva yakaitika zvinhu. Pandakaenda, ndakawana asiko. Ichi chivakashure chinoratidza nzvimbo inenge ichirehwa. Akagara pachituru.

Definitions

A prefix used to indicate a location or time. It can be translated as 'at', 'on', or 'in'. It also indicates a past tense when used with verbs.

Pandakaenda, ndakawana asiko.

Examples

Pandakaenda, ndakawana asiko.

When I went, I found him absent. Akagara pachituru.

He sat on the chair.

Synonyms

mu-
kwa-
AI Context

at

Quick Reference

What does pa- mean in English?
pa- means "at/on/in (locative prefix)" in English.
Definition of pa-
A prefix used to indicate a location or time. It can be translated as 'at', 'on', or 'in'. It also indicates a past tense when used with verbs.
Tsanangudzo yepa-
Ichi chivakashure chinoratidza nguva yakaitika zvinhu. Pandakaenda, ndakawana asiko. Ichi chivakashure chinoratidza nzvimbo inenge ichirehwa. Akagara pachituru.
Part of speech
prefix