Na nṋe-vho
The Venda phrase for "me too" is Na nṋe-vho.
Na nṋe-vho is used to express that a statement or situation also applies to the speaker.
Meaning: that applies to me as well (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Na (with/and), nṋe (me) and the suffix -vho (also/too).
How does it change in a sentence?
Na nṋe-vho is used to show that something applies to the speaker.
Did you know?
- The use of nṋe within this phrase is part of a Bantu system where pronouns can change based on the social status and relationship between the people speaking.
- Because Venda is a tonal language, the pitch you use to say Na nṋe-vho can change the emotional tone of your agreement. A slight shift in melody can make the phrase sound more enthusiastic or more indifferent.
- If you wanted to say 'them too' instead of 'me too', you would not just change the pronoun. You would have to change the entire grammatical structure to match the noun class of the people you are talking about.
Examples in context
- Na nṋe-vho, ndi a funa zwenezwi.Me too, I like these.
Example conversation
Mphandavhula and Mutsila are talking about their hunger.
- MphandavhulaNdi khou vhuya nndani, ndi na nzala.I am going inside, I am hungry.
- MutsilaNa nṋe-vho, Mphandavhula, ndi na nzala.Me too, Mphandavhula, I am hungry.
- MphandavhulaAsi ye u lya zwivhuya.Let us go eat something nice.
- MutsilaHo, asiye u ya.Yes, let's go.
