usungwa
Elementary
u-sung-wa
noun
actions
English:Imprisonment/Custody
Shona DefinitionUsungwa kuva munhu akachengetedzwa, mushure mokunge wapara mhosva.

Definitions

The state of being held in custody, usually after committing a crime.

“Akaiswa muusungwa nemapurisa.”

Examples

“Akaiswa muusungwa nemapurisa.”

“He was put in custody by the police.”

Synonyms

kutapwa
kusungwa

Antonyms

kusunungurwa
kuregererwa
AI Context

captivity

Quick Reference

What does usungwa mean in English?
usungwa means "Imprisonment/Custody" in English.
Definition of usungwa
The state of being held in custody, usually after committing a crime.
Tsanangudzo yeusungwa
Usungwa kuva munhu akachengetedzwa, mushure mokunge wapara mhosva.
Part of speech
noun