| English Meaning | Tshivenḓa Meaning |
|---|---|
| Lemons | Zwikavhavhe / Zwikara |
| Bee | Notshi |
| Mosquito | Vhunyunyu |
| Meat | Nama |
| Cattle | Kholomo |
| Goat | Mbudzi |
| Dog | Mmbwa |
| Chicken | Khuhu |
| Cat | Tshimange |
| Fance | Luhura |
| Bricks | Zwidina |
| Brick | Tshidina |
| Tree | Muri |
| Borrow | Hadzima |
| Lend | Hadzima |
| Gift | Tshifhiwa |
| Increase | Engedza |
| Decrease | Fhungudza |
| Dilute | Dzimula |
| Open | Vula |
| Close | Vala |
| Hide | Dzumba / dzumbama |
| Fight | U lwa |
| Force | Kombetshedza |
| Late | Lenga |
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