lufuno lwanga
In Venda, the phrase for "my love" is lufuno lwanga.
lufuno lwanga is a term of endearment used to address or refer to a person one loves.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the word lufuno, which means "love" and lwanga, which means "my".
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive pronoun lwanga (my) follows the noun lufuno (love) to indicate ownership.
Did you know?
- Because funa can also mean 'to seek', the concept of 'love' in Venda is linguistically linked to the idea of 'searching' or 'seeking' something.
- The possessive 'my' in lwanga is tied to the noun class of lufuno, meaning if you changed the noun, the word for 'my' would also change.
- While lufuno means 'love' in a romantic sense, it is also used to describe the concept of compassion and goodwill toward others in the community.
Examples in context
- Lufuno lwanga, ndi khou dzhia zwipfidzi.My love, I am taking some fruits.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before work.
- MphandavhulaNdi a u lavha, lufuno lwanga.I will miss you, my love.
- NdivhuwoNdi na vhuya uya masiari.I will be back this afternoon.
- MphandavhulaU vhuya u tshi khou vha na nzhi?Will you bring something with you?
- NdivhuwoEe, ndi dza na zwithu zwa u lia.Yes, I will bring things to eat.
