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It comes to my attention that there are multitude and multitude of peoples who are thirsty of learning tshivenda language (luvenda) around the universe. And it also comes to my attention that if you got important information to hide, put it in long writing. It is then that I decide to collate these Venda basics so that you can learn this clean and respectful language easily. It is not by might, nor by power, but by your spirit, which will let you to learn this language.

NDUMELISO (GREETINGS) Ndaa: Hello (said by a man) Aa: hello (said by a woman) Ndi matsheloni: morning Ndi matsheloni avhudi: Good morning Ndi masiari : Afternoon Ndi masiari avhudi: good afternoon Ndi madekwana; evening Ndi madekwana avhudi: good evening Hu ita hani: How are you Ndo vuwa/ Ndi hone: I am fine No twa hani : How was your day Ndo twa zwavhudi : fine No vuwa hani: How are you Ndo vuwa zwavhudi: I'm fine	ZWIFHINGA (TIMES) Mbamulovha: day before yesterday Mulovha: Yesterday Namusi:Today Matshelo: Tomorrow Mbamatshelo: day after tomorrow Matsheloni: morning Masiari: Afternoon Madekwana/ Vhusiku: evening Vhege I daho : next week nwedzi u daho : next month nwaha u daho: next year	MBUDZISO (QUESTIONS) Ni pfi nnyi?:What is your name? Ndi pfi Mireo : My name is Mireo Dzina lanu ndi nnyi: What is your name Dzina langa ndi Mireo: my name is Mireo Ni dzula ngafhi : Where do you live/stay Ndi dzula Matangari : I live in Matangari Ndi tshifhinga de : What's the time Ndi iri ya vhu sumbe : It's 7 o'clock
ZWINWE(OTHERS ) Ndi na ndala : I'm hungry Ndi a ni funa : I love you No naka: You are beautiful No vhifha : You are ugly (not to be used) Ndo takala: I'm happy Ndi zwone: good bye Ndo Livhuwa: Thank you	MINWEDZI (MONTH) Phando---- January Luhuhi ----February Thafamuhwe---- March Lambamai ----April Shundunthule ----May Fulwi ----June Fulwana ----July Thangule---- August Khubvumedzi---- September Tshimedzi -----October Lara ----November Nyendavhusiku ----- December	KHALANWAHA (SEASONS) Tshilimo >summer Tshifhefho >autumn Vhuriha >winter Lutavula >spring

MATAMBA (SWEARINGS)

Used occasionally (when necessary) by those who have the ability to do so. I personally define swearing as a wrong way of expressing self, verbally or non-verbally, with the evidence of ignoring norms of the society. Scientifically, I will say it is the ability to misuse and abuse expressions with its goal directed to hurt others. I am hereby to, advise you not to learn or use this kind of language.

MAVHARIVHARI(RUMOURS)

Q: How long does it take for a Venda child to know his or her language?
A: It takes about 5 living years if the child is intelligent.

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