Duramazwi
-rara
Beginner
-ra-ra
verb
actions
English:To sleep/lie down
Shona DefinitionKana munhu aka rara anenge akakotsira. -vata . Kana munhu aka rara anenge akaisa muviri pasi achizorora. vata . Kana munhu aka rara anenge akapusa. vata .

Definitions

To be in a state of rest with eyes closed; to lie down; to be asleep.

“Ndiri kuda kurara.”

Examples

“Ndiri kuda kurara.”

“I want to sleep. Akarara pamubhedha.”

“He/She slept on the bed. Vana vakara kare.”

“The children are already asleep.”

Synonyms

-vata

Antonyms

-muka
-simuka

Quick Reference

What does -rara mean in English?
-rara means "To sleep/lie down" in English.
Definition of -rara
To be in a state of rest with eyes closed; to lie down; to be asleep.
Tsanangudzo ye-rara
Kana munhu aka rara anenge akakotsira. -vata . Kana munhu aka rara anenge akaisa muviri pasi achizorora. vata . Kana munhu aka rara anenge akapusa. vata .
Part of speech
verb