Tsumo
The Shona are exceedingly rich in proverbs. Proverbs are a cherished and interesting part of their oral literature.
Translation Leave a grindstone behind when you depart, and take one with you wherever you go. Application Treat people and … Read more
Word definitions doo: softened animal skin. hide. Translation it is wear and tear that makes a hide appear as if … Read more
Translation If the mother dies, who is going to caress the children? Application When people lose the one who is … Read more
Translation Fresh basts are used for leashing dogs. Application One should act early, while the best circumstances to succeed at … Read more
Word definitions mhanje: barren woman natsira: Do right by. Please. pwere: children Manatsirapwere: pleaser of children Translation Only a barren … Read more
Translation Too much speed breeds delay. Application Trying to do something too quickly sometimes results in it taking much longer.
Translation Winking in the dark is just straining the forehead unnecessarily. Application There is no point in doing something directed … Read more
Word definitions manga: pumpkin parira: give away Translation A white pumpkin gives away where the dark one lies. Inspiration for … Read more
Translation Those who have no pots have an abundance of pumpkins. Application Good things evade those who need them, and … Read more
Word definitions manomano: deceit Translation When a witch who is wearing a snake round their waist panics at the sight … Read more
Word Definitions mapudzi: a squash plant variety hari: earthenware pot Translation Those who have no pots have an abundance of … Read more
Translation Omens appear first. Application Odd occurrences foretell that something bad will happen.
Word definitions rarira: eat evening meal mapapata: skeletal remains, generally of an animal mhashu: locust Translation A locust is just … Read more
Translation A child crying from hunger will not be quietened by the fact that they ate in the past. Inspiration … Read more
Translation Moving huge logs is worth a try; you might leave one that is already in decay. Application Some tasks … Read more
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