| English Meaning | Tshivenḓa Meaning |
|---|---|
| Friend | Khonani |
| Husband | Munna |
| Musadzi | Musadzi |
| Late afternoon | Mathabama |
| Now | Zwino |
| Tomorrow | Matshelo |
| Day after tomorrow | Mbamatshelo |
| Last night | Madekwe |
| Tonight | Madekwana |
| Evening | Vhusiku |
| Dawn | Madautsha |
| Next week | Vhege i daho |
| Last week | Vhege yo fhelaho |
| Time | Tshifhinga |
| Hour | Iri |
| Summer | Tshilimo |
| Autumn | Tshifhefho |
| Winter | Vhuria |
| Eternity | Vhuhwini |
| Pig | Nguluvhe |
| Donkey | Mbongola |
| Sheep | Nngu |
| Lamb | Ngwana |
| Lion | Ndau |
| Buffalo | Tholo |
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