Duramazwi
-zama
Beginner
-za-ma
verb
actions
English:to try; to attempt
Shona DefinitionKana munhu achi zama anenge achiedza chaizvo kuti zvaanenge achiita zvibudirire. -yedza .

Definitions

To make an effort to do something; to attempt to achieve a goal. To test or experiment with something.

“Ari kuzama kubika sadza”

Examples

“Ari kuzama kubika sadza”

“He is trying to cook sadza. ”

“ Ndakazama kuvhura gonhi asi rakaramba”

“I tried to open the door but it wouldn't.”

Synonyms

-edza
-tsvaga

Quick Reference

What does -zama mean in English?
-zama means "to try; to attempt" in English.
Definition of -zama
To make an effort to do something; to attempt to achieve a goal. To test or experiment with something.
Tsanangudzo ye-zama
Kana munhu achi zama anenge achiedza chaizvo kuti zvaanenge achiita zvibudirire. -yedza .
Part of speech
verb