wa-
Beginner
wa-
prefix/possessive marker
grammar
English:Of/Belonging to (used with class 1a and nouns)
Shona DefinitionIchi chivakashure chezvirevamwene zvemipanda 1a ne Musikana waTigere ane dhigiriii. Musoro wasekuru VaMakii wachena kuti mbuu. we-, wo-. .

Definitions

A prefix indicating possession or belonging, used with nouns in class 1a (e.g., personal names) and sometimes other nouns. It agrees with the noun it modifies.

“Musikana waTigere ane dhigirii.”

Examples

“Musikana waTigere ane dhigirii.”

“Tigere's girl has a degree. Musoro waSekuru VaMakii wachena.”

“Grandfather Makii's head is white.”

Synonyms

a-
-a
AI Context

of

Quick Reference

What does wa- mean in English?
wa- means "Of/Belonging to (used with class 1a and nouns)" in English.
Definition of wa-
A prefix indicating possession or belonging, used with nouns in class 1a (e.g., personal names) and sometimes other nouns. It agrees with the noun it modifies.
Tsanangudzo yewa-
Ichi chivakashure chezvirevamwene zvemipanda 1a ne Musikana waTigere ane dhigiriii. Musoro wasekuru VaMakii wachena kuti mbuu. we-, wo-. .
Part of speech
prefix/possessive marker