How to say “How are you?” in Venda
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Venda. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Ni khou vuwa hani?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Venda
Ndaa, Ni khou vuwa hani?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Venda?
"How are you?" in Venda is "Ni khou vuwa hani?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Ni khou vuwa hani?" written in Venda?
"Ni khou vuwa hani?" is the standard written form in Venda, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Ni khou vuwa hani?" in Venda?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Ni khou vuwa hani?" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Ni khou vuwa hani?" mean in English?
"Ni khou vuwa hani?" is the Venda way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in Venda?
Many languages — including Venda — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Ni khou vuwa hani?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Venda spoken?
Venda is spoken by an estimated 1 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Venda dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Venda dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Ni khou vuwa hani?" or any other Venda text.