| English Meaning | Tshivenḓa Meaning |
|---|---|
| Correct | Zwone / teaho |
| Correction | Ndulamiso |
| Corrected | Khakhulula |
| Correct me | U lulamisa |
| Whoever | Onoyo |
| What time is it? | Ndi tshifhingade? |
| Around what time? | Nga tshifhingade? |
| After what time? | Nga murahu ha tshifhinga tshi ngafhani? |
| What state? | Ndi vhuimo vhufhio? |
| What are you expecting? | Ni khou lavhelela mini? |
| We have to talk | Ri kho tea u amba |
| We need to talk | Ri khou fanela u amba |
| You saw me | No mmbona |
| I see you | Ndi khou ni vhona |
| What does not kill you,makes you strong | Zwine azwi ni vhulayi, zwi to ni ita muhaga |
| Strong person | Muthu wa muhaga |
| Best person | Muthu wa khwine |
| Bad person | muthu muvhi |
| Killer | Phondi / muvhulayi |
| New job | Mushumo muswa |
| New position | Vhuimo vhuswa |
| I wish you | Ndi ni tamela |
| Should | Fanela |
| I don't care | Thina ndavha |
| Both of us | Vhuvhili hashu |
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