uhwana
Elementary
u-hva-na
noun
time
English:Childhood; childishness
Shona DefinitionUhwana inguva yekunge munhu achiri mwanana. Kana munhu mukuru achinzi ari kuita uhwana anenge achiita zvinhu zvisina musoro, zvisiri zvezera rake.

Definitions

The period of being a child. When an adult is said to be exhibiting uhwana, they are behaving in a nonsensical or immature way, inappropriate for their age.

Uhwana hwake hwakanga huchiri pachena.

Examples

Uhwana hwake hwakanga huchiri pachena.

His childishness was still evident.

Synonyms

huduku
mwana

Antonyms

ukuru
hukuru
AI Context

childhood

Quick Reference

What does uhwana mean in English?
uhwana means "Childhood; childishness" in English.
Definition of uhwana
The period of being a child. When an adult is said to be exhibiting uhwana, they are behaving in a nonsensical or immature way, inappropriate for their age.
Tsanangudzo yeuhwana
Uhwana inguva yekunge munhu achiri mwanana. Kana munhu mukuru achinzi ari kuita uhwana anenge achiita zvinhu zvisina musoro, zvisiri zvezera rake.
Part of speech
noun