Ndi a u humbula, mufunwa wanga
The English phrase "I miss you, my love" is expressed in Venda as Ndi a u humbula, mufunwa wanga.
This is a romantic expression used to tell a partner or a loved one that you feel their absence.
Did you know?
- Venda is a tonal language, meaning the pitch of your voice can change the meaning of a word. Even if the letters in Ndi a u humbula are correct, using the wrong tone can change the intended emotion or meaning.
- While mufunwa means 'loved one', the root funa means 'to want' or 'to love'. This suggests that in Venda culture, love is closely linked to a deep desire or wanting for the other person.
- The word humbula does not only mean 'to miss' someone but also 'to remember' or 'to think of' them. In Venda, the feeling of missing someone is linguistically tied to the act of keeping them in your thoughts.
Examples in context
- Ndi a u humbula, mufunwa wanga, vhukuma.I really miss you, my love.
Example conversation
A phone call between partners who are far apart.
- MphandavhulaNdi a u humbula, mufunwa wanga.I miss you, my love.
- TshikondiNne na vhone, Mphandavhula.I miss you too, Mphandavhula.
- MphandavhulaRi vha vhona lini?When will we see each other?
- TshikondiZwi vha zwi tshi vha masiada.It will be soon.
