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Learn Venda(Tshivenda)
Tshivenda is a Bantu language spoken primarily in Limpopo province. It features unique sounds including the implosive ḓ and lateral flap ḽ, a rich noun class system with 21 classes, and tonal contrasts that distinguish meaning. The language has a complex verb morphology system with extensive derivational suffixes.
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Phonetics
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ḓ
/ɗ/
Example
Iḓani (come) - implosive sound
Uses the "/ɗ/" sound
Tips
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Tshivenda uses high and low tones to distinguish meaning. For example, 'mutú' (high tone) means 'person' while 'mutu' (low tone) means 'head'. Tones can shift based on grammatical context (tense, mood, noun class).