Duramazwi
-yedza
Elementary
-ye-dza
verb
actions
English:To try; to attempt; to persevere
Shona DefinitionKu yedza kubuda kunoita zuva mangwanani, richitangisa musi. -edza .

Definitions

To make an effort to do something; to attempt to achieve something; to persist in doing something until it is successful or until one gives up.

“Ndiri kuyedza kuwana basa riri nani.”

Examples

“Ndiri kuyedza kuwana basa riri nani.”

“I am trying to find a better job.”

Synonyms

-edza
-tsvaga

Antonyms

-regera
-kanda mapfumo pasi

Quick Reference

What does -yedza mean in English?
-yedza means "To try; to attempt; to persevere" in English.
Definition of -yedza
To make an effort to do something; to attempt to achieve something; to persist in doing something until it is successful or until one gives up.
Tsanangudzo ye-yedza
Ku yedza kubuda kunoita zuva mangwanani, richitangisa musi. -edza .
Part of speech
verb