| English Meaning | Tshivenḓa Meaning |
|---|---|
| I am your sister | Ndi khaladzi yanu |
| her brother | Khaladzi awe (refering to a boy on a sibling girl) |
| You can gossip about me | Ndi nga ntsola |
| Mom | Mme |
| Dad | Khotsi |
| Her | Musadzi / musidzana |
| He | Man / boy |
| Siblings | Vharathu / vhakonana / khaladzi |
| Child | Nwana |
| Children | Vhana |
| Grandchildren | Vhadulu |
| Grandchild | Mudulu |
| Grandparent | Makhulu |
| Grandmother | Makhulu vha mukegulu |
| Grandfather | Makhulu vha mukalaha |
| Future | Vhumatshelo |
| Salt | Muno |
| Sugar | Swigiri |
| Tea bag | Matari a tie |
| Tea | Tie |
| Soft porridge | Mukapu |
| Maize meal porridge | Vhuswa |
| Maize meal | Mugayo |
| Pap | Vhuswa |
| Lemon | Tshikavhavhe / Tshikara |
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