Duramazwi
-nzveka-nzveka
Elementary
-nzve-ka -nzve-ka
verb
actions
English:To move erratically; to twitch (tail)
Shona DefinitionKana munhu achi nzveka- nzveka anenge achitiza, achishandisa nzira isina kuti tasa. Kana mhuka ichi nzveka-nzveka inenge ichifambisa-fambisa muswe wayo.

Definitions

To move in a jerky, irregular manner, often indicating fear or nervousness. Used to describe the movement of a person fleeing or an animal twitching its tail.

“Munhu uyu akatanga ku-nzveka-nzveka achitiza mumba.”

Examples

“Munhu uyu akatanga ku-nzveka-nzveka achitiza mumba.”

“This person started moving erratically as they fled the house. Imbwa yakatanga ku-nzveka-nzveka muswe wayo.”

“The dog started twitching its tail.”

Synonyms

kutiza
kuzunza

Quick Reference

What does -nzveka-nzveka mean in English?
-nzveka-nzveka means "To move erratically; to twitch (tail)" in English.
Definition of -nzveka-nzveka
To move in a jerky, irregular manner, often indicating fear or nervousness. Used to describe the movement of a person fleeing or an animal twitching its tail.
Tsanangudzo ye-nzveka-nzveka
Kana munhu achi nzveka- nzveka anenge achitiza, achishandisa nzira isina kuti tasa. Kana mhuka ichi nzveka-nzveka inenge ichifambisa-fambisa muswe wayo.
Part of speech
verb