Ndaa! Learn Tshivenda
Tshivenda stands apart from its neighbours, with unique sounds and greetings that differ for men (Ndaa) and women (Aa).
Lake Fundudzi, the domba dance and the Vhembe highlands carry a heritage of spiritual custodianship and detailed etiquette.
~1.2 million first-language speakers
Course levels
Beginner A1
12 automated lessons · 6 quizzes · 3 games · 1 assignment
Elementary A2
12 automated lessons · 6 quizzes · 3 games · 1 assignment
Intermediate B1
12 automated lessons · 6 quizzes · 3 games · 1 assignment
Upper-Intermediate B2
12 automated lessons · 6 quizzes · 3 games · 1 assignment
Advanced C1
12 automated lessons · 6 quizzes · 3 games · 1 assignment
Starter phrases with pronunciation
Ndaa
Greeting said by a man
n-DAAH
Aa
Greeting said by a woman
AAH
Vho vuwa hani?
How did you wake?
voh VOO-wah HAH-nee
Ndo takala
I am well / pleased
n-doh tah-KAH-lah
Dzina lavho ndi nnyi?
What is your name?
DZEE-nah LAH-voh ndee nyee
Kha vha sale zwavhudi
Stay well (goodbye)
kah vah SAH-leh zwah-VOO-dee
Included learning materials
Learner workbook
Printable PDF and Word workbook per level, styled like this site.
Children's book
Illustrated story set in the provinces where the language lives.
Phrase dictionary
Thematic dictionary with pronunciation for every entry.
Audio pack
Downloadable pronunciation drills for offline practice.
Enrolled students download every Tshivenda workbook, children's book and dictionary from their dashboard.