How to Say “I Am Good” in Venda

By Anne Lauren • Updated October 3, 2026

ndi hone

ndi hone is the Venda way to say "I am good".

A response used to say that you are feeling well when someone asks how you are.

Did you know?

The word hone is used not just for personal wellness, but can also describe a state of stability and wholeness in a broader spiritual or social sense.

Example conversation

Tshilidzi and Azwame meet on the street.

Tshilidzi

Nda Azwame, vha a vha hani?
Hello Azwame, how are you?
Azwame

Ndi hone, Tshilidzi. Vha vha hani vho vhone?
I am good, Tshilidzi. How are you?
Tshilidzi

Ndi hone, ndo livhuwa.
I am good, thank you.
Azwame

Ndi hone, ri vhone vhadala.
I am good, we shall see the elders.

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About The Author

Anne Lauren

Sanibonani! My name is Anne. You can call me a word warrior of the Zulu language. A linguist at heart, I have a bewitching affection for Zulu dialect. Besides writing extensive guides for you, I have a soft spot for music, art, and travel. I love swapping 'ngiyakuthanda' with baking delectable pastries during my leisure time. Dabble with me in the enchanting world of Zulu, let's say "hello" as 'sawubona', and who knows? I also write about Venda, another South African language I love, sharing how everyday words are said in it. We might end up saying "thank you very much" (Ngiyabonga kakhulu!) in Zulu faster than we could have ever imagined!

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