ndo livhuwa
The English phrase "thank you" is translated into Venda as ndo livhuwa.
ndo livhuwa is an expression of gratitude used to say thank you.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ndo, meaning "I" and livhuwa, meaning "thank" or "be grateful".
How does it change in a sentence?
You can change the subject prefix to alter who is expressing thanks: use ri livhuwa to say "we thank", and use vha livhuwa to say "they thank" or to say "you (polite) thank". The latter can also be used to show respect to a single person by using the polite plural prefix.
Did you know?
- The root word livhuwa is closely tied to the concept of praise, meaning that thanking someone in Venda is linguistically similar to honoring or praising them.
- In many Venda-speaking communities, a verbal ndo livhuwa is often accompanied by a slight nod of the head to show sincerity.
- The phrase ndo livhuwa belongs to the Tshivenda language, which is spoken primarily in the Limpopo province of South Africa and parts of Zimbabwe.
Examples in context
- Ndo livhuwa nga u mpona.Thank you for seeing me.
- Ndo livhuwa nga u nthusea.Thank you for helping me.
Example conversation
Azwame is thanking Azwathu for bringing her a glass of water.
- AzwameNdo livhuwa, Azwathu.Thank you, Azwathu.
- AzwathuNdi hone, Azwame.You are welcome, Azwame.
- AzwameNdo livhuwa for the water.Thank you for the water.
- AzwathuTsha ndau.It is nothing.
