ndo livhuwa nga maanda
The Venda phrase for "thank you very much" is ndo livhuwa nga maanda.
This phrase is used to express a level of gratitude that is greater than a standard "thank you".
Meaning: greater gratitude than "thank you" (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ndo (I), livhuwa (thank) and nga maanda (very much/greatly).
Which one should you use?
While ndo livhuwa is the standard way to say "I thank you", adding nga maanda intensifies the expression to show much greater gratitude.
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the phrase from "I thank you" to "we thank you", replace the prefix ndo with ri to form ri livhuwa nga maanda.
Did you know?
- The verb root -livhuwa is related to the concept of praise, suggesting that to thank someone in Venda is to essentially praise them for their kindness.
- The word maanda refers to 'strength' or 'power', so saying nga maanda literally implies that you are thanking someone with great strength or intensity.
- While ndo livhuwa nga maanda is the spoken form, Venda is a tonal language, meaning the pitch of your voice can change the meaning of the words entirely.
Examples in context
- Ndo livhuwa nga maanda u nthea.I thank you very much for helping me.
- Ndo livhuwa nga maanda nga mbono yanu.I thank you very much for your opinion.
Example conversation
Mphandavhula gives Ndivhuwo a thoughtful gift.
- MphandavhulaNdivhuwo, ndi u t 가져 vha tshele.Ndivhuwo, I brought you a gift.
- NdivhuwoNdo livhuwa nga maanda, Mphandavhula!Thank you very much, Mphandavhula!
- MphandavhulaNdi zwavhudi uri u zwi funa.I am glad that you like it.
- NdivhuwoNdi zwi funa nga maanda.I like it very much.
