Adjectives

10 phrases · Tshivenda with romanization, English and audio

Tsini
Near
Usage
Used for a nearby place
Grammar Note
"Tsini na ..." means "near ..."
Kule
Far
Usage
Used for a faraway place
Grammar Note
"Kule na ..." means "far from ..."
Zwi a ḓifha
It is tasty
Usage
Used to praise the taste of food
Grammar Note
"ḓifha" is a verb meaning to be sweet or tasty
Zwo luga
It is good
Usage
Used to say that something is good or fine
Grammar Note
"luga" means to be right or in order. This is a composed sentence; native review is advised
Maḓi a fhisaho
Hot water
Usage
Used when you need hot water
Grammar Note
The linker "a" agrees with "maḓi", and the describing word follows. This is a composed sentence; native review is advised
Maḓi a rotholaho
Cold water
Usage
Used when you want cold water
Grammar Note
"rothola" is a verb meaning to be cool or cold. This is a composed sentence; native review is advised
Zwinzhi
Many / a lot
Usage
Says that there are many things
Grammar Note
This form goes with "zwi-" class things; for people use "vhanzhi"
Vhanzhi
Many (people)
Usage
Says that there are many people
Grammar Note
This form goes with "vha-" class people
Zwiṱuku
A few / a little
Usage
Says that the amount or number is small
Grammar Note
This form goes with "zwi-" class things; "ṱ" has a mark below
Ntswa
New
Usage
Used for something new
Grammar Note
This is the form for "n-" class nouns; other classes change the form

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