| English Meaning | Tshivenḓa Meaning |
|---|---|
| Morning | Matsheloni |
| Afternoon | Masiari |
| Noon | Madekwana |
| Night | Vhusiku |
| Run | Gidima |
| Call | Vhidza |
| Calling | Vhidziwa |
| Parents | Vhabebi |
| Mother | Mma |
| Father | Baba |
| Elder Brother | mukomana |
| Younger brother | Murathu |
| Brother | Mukomana / Murathu |
| Car | Goloi |
| Book | Bugu |
| Read | Vhala |
| Write | Nwala |
| Truth | Ngoho |
| Illness | vhulwadze |
| Thank you | Ndo livhuwa |
| No | Hai |
| Yes | Ehe |
| But | Fhedzi |
| Stand up | Takuwa |
| Sit down | Dzulani fhasi |
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