rhandzu ra mina
The English phrase "my love" is translated into Tsonga as rhandzu ra mina.
This phrase is used as a term of endearment when addressing a person who is loved.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of rhandzu (love) and ra mina (of me).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Tsonga, the possessive "my" is expressed by the prepositional phrase ra mina which follows the noun.
Did you know?
- In Tsonga, the word rhandzu is an abstract noun, meaning you are technically calling someone 'the thing of love belonging to me' rather than 'my lover'.
- Tsonga is a tonal language, meaning the pitch used when saying rhandzu can change the emotional nuance or emphasis of the endearment.
- Tsonga is spoken across Mozambique and South Africa, and the way rhandzu ra mina is pronounced can differ slightly between these two countries due to Portuguese influence in Mozambique.
Examples in context
- Ndzi ku rhandza, rhandzu ra mina.I love you, my love.
Example conversation
Yavuki and Tshamuse are saying goodbye before work.
- YavukiNdza ku rhandza, rhandzu ra mina.I love you, my love.
- TshamuseNa mina ndza ku rhandza, Yavuki.I love you too, Yavuki.
- YavukiTiyisela sikiyembela, rhandzu ra mina.Be patient today, my love.
- TshamuseIncuti, ndza tivutisa ku ku vona.Alright, I look forward to seeing you.
