Duramazwi
-tova
Elementary
-to-va
verb
actions
English:To apply a hot compress
Shona DefinitionKu tova kuita kuti pakazvimba paserere uchipadzvanyidzira nemvura inopisa nechimucheka.

Definitions

To apply a hot compress to a swollen area using hot water and a cloth to reduce swelling.

“Amai vakato-tova gumbo raMbuya nemvura inopisa.”

Examples

“Amai vakato-tova gumbo raMbuya nemvura inopisa.”

“Mother applied a hot compress to Grandmother's leg with hot water.”

Synonyms

-dzvanyirira
-pfungaira

Quick Reference

What does -tova mean in English?
-tova means "To apply a hot compress" in English.
Definition of -tova
To apply a hot compress to a swollen area using hot water and a cloth to reduce swelling.
Tsanangudzo ye-tova
Ku tova kuita kuti pakazvimba paserere uchipadzvanyidzira nemvura inopisa nechimucheka.
Part of speech
verb