Mafhi
Milk
Usage
Plain word for milk
Grammar Note
A single word or very simple pattern; the words are attested in Bible and government texts
Halwa
Beer, alcohol
Usage
Covers beer and alcoholic drinks in general
Grammar Note
A single word; covers alcohol in general, not only beer
A thi nwi halwa
I do not drink alcohol
Usage
A way to decline an offered drink
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
Ndi khou ṱoḓa u nwa maḓi
I want to drink water
Usage
Says you want a drink of water
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
More Tshivenda phrases
- Basic Words
- Basic Nouns
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- Local Dishes
- Local Drinks