Duramazwi
-dzvura
Elementary
-dzvu-ra
verb
actions
English:To pound/thresh (grain) in a mortar
Shona DefinitionKu dzvura kuponda mbesa dziri muduri muchishandisa mutswi. Vasikana vaviri vari kudzvura mupunga vachiiita zvokujijana. -tswa .

Definitions

To pound or thresh grain, such as maize or rice, in a mortar using a pestle. This action separates the grain from the husk.

“Ku dzvura mupunga kunoda simba. ”

Examples

“Ku dzvura mupunga kunoda simba. ”

“ Pounding rice requires strength. Vasikana vaviri vari kudzvura mupunga vachiiita zvokujijana. -tswa. ”

“ Two girls are pounding rice, competing with each other.”

Synonyms

kutsika
kurova

Quick Reference

What does -dzvura mean in English?
-dzvura means "To pound/thresh (grain) in a mortar" in English.
Definition of -dzvura
To pound or thresh grain, such as maize or rice, in a mortar using a pestle. This action separates the grain from the husk.
Tsanangudzo ye-dzvura
Ku dzvura kuponda mbesa dziri muduri muchishandisa mutswi. Vasikana vaviri vari kudzvura mupunga vachiiita zvokujijana. -tswa .
Part of speech
verb