Duramazwi
-chi-
Beginner
chi-
prefix
grammar
English:This (as a prefix)
Shona DefinitionIchi chiratidzanguva chinoratidza kuti zvimwe zvinhu zvakaitika zvimwe zvichiri kuitikawo. Kuda akasvika ndichiri kudya.

Definitions

A prefix used to indicate a class of nouns, often referring to things or abstract concepts. It can also indicate a continuous or ongoing action.

“Chinhu chakanaka”

Examples

“Chinhu chakanaka”

“A good thing. Ndichiri kudya”

“I am still eating.”

Synonyms

None

Quick Reference

What does -chi- mean in English?
-chi- means "This (as a prefix)" in English.
Definition of -chi-
A prefix used to indicate a class of nouns, often referring to things or abstract concepts. It can also indicate a continuous or ongoing action.
Tsanangudzo ye-chi-
Ichi chiratidzanguva chinoratidza kuti zvimwe zvinhu zvakaitika zvimwe zvichiri kuitikawo. Kuda akasvika ndichiri kudya.
Part of speech
prefix