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1. Zwi amba mini?

   What does it mean?

   Usage

   Asks what a word or phrase means

   Grammar Note

   The pattern "... zwi amba mini?" appears in written questions

2. Kha vha ṅwale

   Please write it

   Usage

   A polite request to have something written down

   Grammar Note

   "ṅ" is n with a dot. The form "Kha vha ṅwale ..." appears in official texts

3. Ndi khou guda Tshivenḓa

   I am learning Venda

   Usage

   Tells people you are learning Venda

   Grammar Note

   Composed from attested parts; "khou guda" occurs in official texts. Keep the underlined ḓ. This is a composed sentence; native review is advised

4. A thi ḓivhi

   I do not know

   Usage

   A short answer when you do not know

   Grammar Note

   The negative stem of "ḓivha" (know) is "ḓivhi". Keep the underlined ḓ

5. Ndi a ḓivha

   I know

   Usage

   A short answer when you know

   Grammar Note

   The Bible has "Ndi a ḓivha uri ..." (I know that ...)

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