| English Meaning | Tshivenḓa Meaning |
|---|---|
| Song | Luimbo |
| Life | Vhutshilo |
| Joy | Dakalo |
| Smell | Munukho |
| Health | Mutakalo |
| Laughter | Tshiseo |
| flu | Mukhushwane |
| Person | Muthu |
| People | Vhathu |
| Jealousy | Vivho |
| Yawn | Alamula |
| Lies | Mazwifhi |
| Lie | Zwifha |
| War | Nndwa |
| Mirero | Proverbs |
| Idioms | Maambele |
| Verbs | Maiti |
| Synonym | Mabulazwithihi |
| Noise | Phosho |
| Accident | Khombo |
| Operation | Muaro |
| Fear | Nyofho |
| Strength | Nungo |
| Business | Bindu |
| Commerce | Zwamakwevho |