khaladzi
The English word "sister" is translated into Venda as khaladzi.
The term khaladzi refers to a woman or girl having the same parents.
Meaning: woman or girl having the same parents (noun)
Did you know?
- The concept of 'sisterhood' in Venda extends beyond blood relatives to include women of the same generation within a community or clan.
- Venda kinship terms like khaladzi are part of a complex system where the relationship to the paternal or maternal line changes the nuance of the word.
- A woman refers to her own sister as khaladzi, but the term for a sister-in-law changes depending on whether she is the wife of a brother or the sister of a husband.
Examples in context
- Khaladzi yanghodzi yo vhuya.My sister has returned.
- Ndi khou toda khaladzi yanga.I am looking for my sister.
Example conversation
Azwathu is introducing his family member to Azwame.
- AzwathuUyu ndi khaladzi wanga.This is my sister.
- AzwameNdi vhuya u vhona khaladzi wau.It is nice to meet your sister.
- AzwathuNdi a livhuwa, Azwame.Thank you, Azwame.
- AzwameNi vha na ditshelo dzo vhuya.May you have a good life.
