utapi
Elementary
u-ta-pi
noun
actions
English:Kidnapping
Shona DefinitionUtapi kutora vanhu uchivaisa muusungwa.

Definitions

The act of taking a person away illegally by force or deception, usually to hold them captive and demand something in return.

“Utapi hwakaitwa nemapurisa hwakashamisa vanhu vese.”

Examples

“Utapi hwakaitwa nemapurisa hwakashamisa vanhu vese.”

“The kidnapping by the police surprised everyone.”

Synonyms

kubata
kutapa

Antonyms

kusunungura
(leave empty)
AI Context

glue

Quick Reference

What does utapi mean in English?
utapi means "Kidnapping" in English.
Definition of utapi
The act of taking a person away illegally by force or deception, usually to hold them captive and demand something in return.
Tsanangudzo yeutapi
Utapi kutora vanhu uchivaisa muusungwa.
Part of speech
noun