How to Say “How Was Your Day?” in Venda

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no twa hani?
no twa hani? is the Venda way to say "how was your day?"
This phrase is a question used to ask someone about their experiences and feelings during the day.

Did you know?

  • While 'day' is the focus, the phrase can also be interpreted as a way of asking if the person was 'at peace' during their time away.
  • Because Venda is a tonal language, the meaning of the words can shift depending on the pitch used, even if the spelling remains the same.
  • The word hani can function as a particle to turn a statement into a question, similar to how English speakers might use a rising intonation.

Example conversation

Azwathu greets Tshikondi when she arrives home.

  1. Azwathu

    Ndaa, Tshikondi. No twa hani?
    Hello, Tshikondi. How was your day?
  2. Tshikondi

    Aa, Azwathu. Ndi twe vhuya.
    Hello, Azwathu. It was good.
  3. Azwathu

    U vhuya nga ndila i takalaho?
    Did it go happily?
  4. Tshikondi

    Ee, zwo vha zwi takala.
    Yes, it was pleasant.
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