nakaho
The Venda word for beautiful is nakaho.
nakaho is an adjective used to describe something or someone that is attractive.
Meaning: attractive (adj)
Did you know?
- In Venda culture, beauty is frequently linked to a person's respectability and how they carry themselves in the community.
- Venda is a tonal language, so the pitch used when saying nakaho can subtly change the emotional emphasis of the compliment.
- The Venda language uses a system of 'noun classes' where the word for beauty must agree with whether the object is a person, a plant or a tool.
Examples in context
- Muthu u nakaho.The person is beautiful.
Example conversation
Tshilidzi is complimenting Ndivhuwo's outfit.
- TshilidziNdivhuwo, u vhala nakaho namusi!Ndivhuwo, you look beautiful today!
- NdivhuwoNdi a livhuwa, Tshilidzi.Thank you, Tshilidzi.
- TshilidziNdi ngafhi he wa fuma nnduvhu i nakaho iyi?Where did you find this beautiful dress?
- NdivhuwoNda i fuma tshitoreni tsha tshiina.I found it at the local store.
