Duramazwi
matandanyadzi
Intermediate
ma-tan-da-nya-dzi
noun
emotions
English:Self-deprecating behavior; actions done to alleviate embarrassment
Shona DefinitionIzvi ndezvinoitwa nemunhu zvekunatsidzira kuti azviburitse mukunyara.

Definitions

Actions or behaviors a person engages in to try and lessen or hide their embarrassment or shame.

“Akaita matandanyadzi paakawira pamberi pevanhu.”

Examples

“Akaita matandanyadzi paakawira pamberi pevanhu.”

“He engaged in self-deprecating behavior when he fell in front of people.”

Synonyms

kunyara
kuzvidza

Quick Reference

What does matandanyadzi mean in English?
matandanyadzi means "Self-deprecating behavior; actions done to alleviate embarrassment" in English.
Definition of matandanyadzi
Actions or behaviors a person engages in to try and lessen or hide their embarrassment or shame.
Tsanangudzo yematandanyadzi
Izvi ndezvinoitwa nemunhu zvekunatsidzira kuti azviburitse mukunyara.
Part of speech
noun