a hu na thaidzo
The Venda phrase for "no problem" is a hu na thaidzo.
This phrase is used to indicate that no apology is necessary.
Meaning: no apology is necessary (intj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the negative existential construction a hu na to indicate the non-existence of a problem.
Did you know?
- While a hu na thaidzo means 'no problem', the word thaidzo is closely linked to the concept of 'fault' or 'blame' rather than a general difficulty.
- Venda is a tonal language, meaning the pitch used on the syllables of thaidzo is just as important for meaning as the consonants and vowels themselves.
- Venda belongs to the Bantu language family, meaning the structure used in a hu na thaidzo is related to languages spoken across a vast belt of central and southern Africa.
Examples in context
- A hu na thaidzo.It is no problem.
- A hu na thaidzo, nne ndi a takalela.It is no problem, I am happy to help.
Example conversation
Mutsila accidentally bumps into Ndivhuwo while walking.
- MutsilaNdivhuwo, ndi khumbula u vha vhuya, ndo vha vhuya.Ndivhuwo, I am sorry, I bumped into you.
- NdivhuwoA hu na thaidzo, Mutsila.No problem, Mutsila.
- MutsilaNdo vha ndo tshipa tshipha.I was just in a hurry.
- NdivhuwoNdi a zwi pfesesa, vhuya u tshi khou tshi.I understand, please carry on.
