Duramazwi
-fana
Elementary
-fa-na
verb
family
English:First, before, in advance
Shona DefinitionKana munhu achitarisika sezvakaita mumwewo, zvinonzi uyu aka fana uyo. Musikana uyu akafana mai vake.

Definitions

To have a similar appearance or characteristics to someone or something else.

“Musikana uyu akafana mai vake.”

Examples

“Musikana uyu akafana mai vake.”

“This girl resembles her mother.”

Synonyms

-ita se
kufanana

Quick Reference

What does -fana mean in English?
-fana means "First, before, in advance" in English.
Definition of -fana
To have a similar appearance or characteristics to someone or something else.
Tsanangudzo ye-fana
Kana munhu achitarisika sezvakaita mumwewo, zvinonzi uyu aka fana uyo. Musikana uyu akafana mai vake.
Part of speech
verb