Shona Proverbs
The Shona are exceedingly rich in proverbs. Proverbs are a cherished and interesting part of their oral literature.
Word definitions muonde: fig tree Translation With the huge fig tree fallen down, where will children take shelter? Application When … Read more
Translation A huge man who pinches a child on the cheek (and upsets the child) seeks to draw the attention … Read more
Word definitions bere: hyena imvi: grey hairs Translation How is it so that an old woman goes missing and a … Read more
Translation One who says a goat has stolen meat, yet there is dog around, should be embarrassed. Inspiration Goats, as … Read more
Word definitions mvana: unmarried woman who has borne a child/ woman past marriageable age. Translation It is up to an … Read more
Translation If a mother’s back and the child’s stomach are both burned, then it becomes almost impossible for the mother … Read more
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