Duramazwi
-ombedza
Elementary
-o-mbe-dza
verb
actions
English:To soak (something) in water for a long time
Shona DefinitionKu ombedza kuisa jira kana imwe nhumbi mumvura kwenguva yakareba.

Definitions

To immerse a cloth or other item in water for an extended period, allowing it to become saturated.

“Akanga a-ombedza hembe mumvura usiku hwese.”

Examples

“Akanga a-ombedza hembe mumvura usiku hwese.”

“He soaked the shirt in water all night.”

Synonyms

kunyika
kunatisa

Quick Reference

What does -ombedza mean in English?
-ombedza means "To soak (something) in water for a long time" in English.
Definition of -ombedza
To immerse a cloth or other item in water for an extended period, allowing it to become saturated.
Tsanangudzo ye-ombedza
Ku ombedza kuisa jira kana imwe nhumbi mumvura kwenguva yakareba.
Part of speech
verb