| English Meaning | Tshivenḓa Meaning |
|---|---|
| hedgehog | Nungu |
| Hippopotamus | Mvuvhu |
| Deer | Phala |
| Wild dog | Phele |
| Leopard | Didingwe |
| Hyena | Phunguwe |
| Tiger | Nngwe |
| Polecat | Thuri |
| Lizard | Gwavhavha |
| Ostrich | Mphwe |
| Springbok | Ntsa |
| Rat | Mbevha |
| Puppy | Tshigwanana |
| Wild cat | Goya |
| Hair | Mavhudzi |
| White Hair | Mmvi |
| Grey hair | Mmvi |
| Eyebrows | Tsie |
| Nose | Ningo |
| Mouth | Mulomo |
| Lips | Meme |
| Fingers | Minwe |
| Thumb | Gunwe |
| Shoulder | Shada |
| Neck | Mukulo |
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