How to Say “Good Evening” in Venda

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Ndi madekwana
Ndi madekwana is the way to say good evening in Venda.
Meaning: greeting said in the evening (intj)

Did you know?

  • The word Ndi serves as a copula in this phrase, effectively stating 'It is evening' rather than wishing the other person a 'good' evening.
  • Venda is a tonal language, meaning that saying Ndi madekwana with the wrong pitch can accidentally change the intended meaning of the sentence.
  • In Venda culture, greetings are rarely a quick exchange. Saying Ndi madekwana is often just the start of a series of inquiries about one's health and family.

Examples in context

  • Ndi madekwana.
    Good evening.
  • Ndi madekwana, mme.
    Good evening, ma'am.

Example conversation

Ndivhuwo and Mutsila meet on the street at sunset.

  1. Ndivhuwo

    Ndi madekwana, Mutsila.
    Good evening, Mutsila.
  2. Mutsila

    Ndi madekwana, Ndivhuwo.
    Good evening, Ndivhuwo.
  3. Ndivhuwo

    U khou ya ngafhi?
    Where are you going?
  4. Mutsila

    Ndi khou ya hayani.
    I am going home.
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