Duramazwi
-ka
Elementary
-ka
particle/interjection
grammar/emphasis
English:This is an emphatic particle, used to emphasize a statement or command.
Shona DefinitionIchi chiva ka mberi chokukomekedza kana kuratidza kuti zvataurwa zvinofanira kuteererwa. Endaka!

Definitions

A particle used to add emphasis to a statement or command, often implying urgency or importance. It can be translated as 'indeed', 'really', or simply adds emphasis.

“Endaka!”

Examples

“Endaka!”

“Go now! (with emphasis)”

“ Ndipe mari ka!”

“Give me the money, now!”

Synonyms

chaizvo
zvechokwadi

Quick Reference

What does -ka mean in English?
-ka means "This is an emphatic particle, used to emphasize a statement or command." in English.
Definition of -ka
A particle used to add emphasis to a statement or command, often implying urgency or importance. It can be translated as 'indeed', 'really', or simply adds emphasis.
Tsanangudzo ye-ka
Ichi chiva ka mberi chokukomekedza kana kuratidza kuti zvataurwa zvinofanira kuteererwa. Endaka!
Part of speech
particle/interjection