Duramazwi
kiye
Beginner
ki-ye
verb
actions
English:To lock (a door)
Shona DefinitionKuti kiye kutenderedza kamwana kesimbi yokuvharisa muna mai vako kuti musuo usavhurike. ANTONYMS kiyinu.

Definitions

To secure a door or other opening with a key or locking mechanism to prevent access.

“Ndinoda kiye musuo usavhurike.”

Examples

“Ndinoda kiye musuo usavhurike.”

“I want to lock the door so it doesn't open.”

Synonyms

kukiya
kuvhara (with a lock)

Antonyms

kiyinu

Quick Reference

What does kiye mean in English?
kiye means "To lock (a door)" in English.
Definition of kiye
To secure a door or other opening with a key or locking mechanism to prevent access.
Tsanangudzo yekiye
Kuti kiye kutenderedza kamwana kesimbi yokuvharisa muna mai vako kuti musuo usavhurike. ANTONYMS kiyinu.
Part of speech
verb