puka
pu-ka
verb
emotions/actions

Definitions

To be utterly astonished or bewildered, often to the point of being unable to act. It can also describe the action of jumping or leaping upwards in surprise.

Akati puka paakaona mwana achibva mumvura.

Examples

Akati puka paakaona mwana achibva mumvura.

He was stunned when he saw the child emerge from the water. Vakapuka nekutya pavakaona shumba.

They were startled with fear when they saw the lion.

Synonyms

shamisika
vhunduka
AI Context

animal

Quick Reference

Definition of puka
To be utterly astonished or bewildered, often to the point of being unable to act. It can also describe the action of jumping or leaping upwards in surprise.
Part of speech
verb