ndi zwone
The Venda phrase for "okay" is ndi zwone.
ndi zwone is used as an interjection to express agreement, acceptance or to signal that a situation is understood and acceptable.
Meaning: OK (intj)
Did you know?
- While ndi zwone is common, a Venda speaker might simply respond with a rhythmic hum or a specific tone to signal agreement without using any words at all.
- The word zwone is related to the concept of correctness or being 'the right one' in a larger linguistic group of Southern Bantu languages.
- The phrase ndi zwone is often used as a conversational bridge to signal that the speaker is listening without interrupting the flow of the story.
Examples in context
- Ndi zwone.It is okay.
Example conversation
Tshikondi is asking Tshilidzi to help her with a task.
- TshikondiNdi nga vha ni thusa u rwa?Can you help me cut this?
- TshilidziNdi zwone, Tshikondi.Okay, Tshikondi.
- TshikondiNdi a vha livhuwa, Tshilidzi.I thank you, Tshilidzi.
- TshilidziA hu na thambo.It is nothing.
