Directions

1. Devhula

   North

   Usage

   The direction north

   Grammar Note

   A single word or very simple pattern; the words are attested in Bible and government texts

2. Tshipembe

   South

   Usage

   The direction south

   Grammar Note

   A single word or very simple pattern; the words are attested in Bible and government texts

3. Vhubvaḓuvha

   East

   Usage

   The direction east; literally where the sun comes out

   Grammar Note

   A single word or very simple pattern; the words are attested in Bible and government texts

4. Vhukovhela

   West

   Usage

   The direction west; literally where the sun sets

   Grammar Note

   A single word or very simple pattern; the words are attested in Bible and government texts

5. Nṱha

   Up, above

   Usage

   Points up or to an upper level

   Grammar Note

   A single word or very simple pattern; the words are attested in Bible and government texts

6. Fhasi

   Down, below

   Usage

   Points down or to a lower level

   Grammar Note

   A single word or very simple pattern; the words are attested in Bible and government texts

7. Phanḓa

   Ahead, in front

   Usage

   Points to the front

   Grammar Note

   A single word or very simple pattern; the words are attested in Bible and government texts

8. Murahu

   Behind, back

   Usage

   Points to the back

   Grammar Note

   A single word or very simple pattern; the words are attested in Bible and government texts

9. Kha vha ime hafha

   Please stop here

   Usage

   Politely asks a driver to stop

   Grammar Note

   A sentence built from attested words. Words attested in Bible and government texts; the sentence is composed from them and should be checked by a native speaker

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