Translation
The crow laughs at the owl (the owl’s beak), yet its beak is like a calabash.
Application
People often notice and criticise faults in others while overlooking their own. It is used when someone criticises or mocks another person for a fault they themselves also have, often to an equal or even greater degree. It reminds us to reflect on our own shortcomings before pointing out those of others.
Similar Proverbs
- Chivendekete anoseka chimedure.
- Zviri musango zvinosekana, pfunye ikaona hoto inoseka.
- Zvirema kusekana mundiro yenhopi.
- Makudo anosekana makuma.