ṋamusi
The Venda word for "today" is ṋamusi.
ṋamusi is an adverb used to refer to the current day.
Meaning: on the current day (adv)
Did you know?
- In many Venda-speaking communities, you might not even need to say ṋamusi to express that something is happening 'today'. The specific tense of the verb often carries the meaning of 'today' automatically, making the word redundant in many contexts.
- Because Venda uses a complex system of noun classes, the words following ṋamusi must change their prefixes to agree. This means 'today' triggers a grammatical ripple effect throughout the entire sentence.
- In traditional Venda settings, discussions about 'today' might be framed by the importance of communal tasks or specific ancestral observances occurring on that date.
Examples in context
- ṋamusi ri do famba.We will go today.
- ṋamusi hu na mushumo munzhi.Today there is much work.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their plans for the day.
- AzwameAzwame, ni tshiya vhuya ṋamusi?Azwame, are you coming back today?
- NdivhuwoEe, Ndivhuwo, ndi khou vhuya.Yes, Ndivhuwo, I am coming back.
- AzwameNi tshiya vhuya nga tshifhinga tshiphi?What time are you coming back?
- NdivhuwoNdi tshiya vhuya efha ṋamusi.I will be back later today.
