Hiking & Trekking

1. Ndi khou ṱoḓa u gonya thavhani

   I want to climb the mountain

   Usage

   Says you want to climb a mountain; useful when talking to a guide

   Grammar Note

   Composed from attested parts; "gonya thavhani" occurs in the Bible. Do not climb sacred hills without a guide or permission. This is a composed sentence; native review is advised

2. Ndi khou ṱoḓa u tshimbila nga milenzhe

   I want to go on foot

   Usage

   Says you want to walk rather than ride

   Grammar Note

   Composed from attested parts; "nga milenzhe" (on foot) occurs in the Bible. This is a composed sentence; native review is advised

3. Nḓila i yaho thavhani i ngafhi?

   Where is the path to the mountain?

   Usage

   Asks where the path to the mountain is

   Grammar Note

   Composed on the same pattern as "Nḓila i yaho Musina i ngafhi?". Keep the underlined ḓ. This is a composed sentence; native review is advised

4. Ndo neta

   I am tired

   Usage

   What you can say when you are worn out from walking

   Grammar Note

   "Ndo neta" occurs several times in the Bible, meaning worn out

5. Ndi khou ṱoḓa maḓi a u nwa

   I need drinking water

   Usage

   For asking for drinking water before or during a walk

   Grammar Note

   Composed from attested parts; "maḓi a u nwa" (water to drink) occurs in the Bible. This is a composed sentence; native review is advised

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