rova
/róʋa/
- verb
- synonyms: bhadhura, bhagamura, gogodza, haka, nera, ponda, povotsera, rikita, rovera, zvambura
- dialects/origins: Karanga, Korekore, Zezuru
- English translation
- hit
- To strike or touch with some degree of force; give a stroke or blow to; especially, to strike intentionally.
- To reach an intended point or object; effect an aim or purpose; succeed as by a stroke of skill or luck.
- To agree ; suit ; fit.
| Shona | English |
|---|---|
| rova | hit (singular) |
| rovai | hit (plural) |
| Shona | English |
|---|---|
| Ndicha rova | I will hit |
| ucha rova | you will hit (singular) |
| mucha rova | you will hit (plural) |
| acha rova | he/she will hit |
| ticha rova | we will hit |
| vacha rova | they will hit |
| chicha rova | it will hit |
last updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 2:05:35 PM Central European Summer Time
rova
/róʋa/
- adjective
- dialects/origins: Karanga, Manyika, Zezuru
- English translation
- be scarce
- Not plentiful or abundant; in small quantity in proportion to the demand; not easily to be procured; rare; uncommon.
last updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 2:05:35 PM Central European Summer Time
arova
/aróʋa/
- past tense
- past participle: rohwa
- stem : rova
- dialects/origins: Karanga, Korekore, Zezuru
- English translation
- hit
- It.
last updated: Monday, January 28, 2019 at 8:59:52 AM Central European Standard Time
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