mukomana
The Venda word for brother is mukomana.
mukomana is used to refer to a male sibling.
Meaning: male sibling (noun)
Did you know?
- In Venda culture, calling a person by their actual name can be seen as disrespectful, so terms of relation like mukomana are often used as honorary titles for unrelated men.
- While mukomana means 'brother' or 'boy', the plural form changes the prefix to va-, transforming the word into vakomana.
- In Venda culture, mukomana is often used as a general term for a 'young man' or 'boy' regardless of whether he is actually someone's brother.
Example conversation
Azwame asks Mphandavhula about his family.
- AzwameMphandavhula, u na mukomana?Mphandavhula, do you have a brother?
- MphandavhulaEe, ndi na mukomana muthuwe.Yes, I have one brother.
- AzwameHuvhuu, u vha hani?Oh, how is he?
- MphandavhulaU tshi khou vha hone.He is doing well.
