Duramazwi
va-
Elementary
va-
prefix
grammar
English:Prefix indicating agreement with nouns in classes 1a, 2a, and 2b
Shona DefinitionIchi chivakashure chemazita emupanda Vana vaviri ivavo vakwana.

Definitions

A prefix used to indicate the plural form of nouns belonging to class 2 in Shona grammar. This class typically includes nouns referring to people.

“Vana vaviri ivavo vakwana.”

Examples

“Vana vaviri ivavo vakwana.”

“Those two children are complete.”

Quick Reference

What does va- mean in English?
va- means "Prefix indicating agreement with nouns in classes 1a, 2a, and 2b" in English.
Definition of va-
A prefix used to indicate the plural form of nouns belonging to class 2 in Shona grammar. This class typically includes nouns referring to people.
Tsanangudzo yeva-
Ichi chivakashure chemazita emupanda Vana vaviri ivavo vakwana.
Part of speech
prefix