| English Meaning | Tshivenḓa Meaning |
|---|---|
| blind person | bofu |
| blind | Swinga |
| box | bogisi |
| maize that is rotted on stalk | bokoliko |
| pound | bonndo |
| extraordinary sight | bono |
| post office | posoni |
| drill | vhora |
| certain women long hairstyle | bonze |
| fighting mob | bonyongo |
| wheelbarrow | bara |
| January | phando |
| February | Luhuhi |
| April | Lambamai |
| May | Shundunthule |
| June | Fulwi |
| July | Fulwana |
| September | Khubvumedzi |
| October | Tshimedzi |
| December | Nyendavhusiku |
| Sunday | Swondaha |
| Monday | Musumbuluwo |
| Saturday | Mugivhela |
| Green | Muvhala mudala |
| Red | Muvhala mutswuku |