Tsumo
The Shona are exceedingly rich in proverbs. Proverbs are a cherished and interesting part of their oral literature.
Translation It is good when there are many people, witches even detest it. Application A wide network of personal relationships … Read more
Translation It is good when there are many of you because you will have someone to squeeze a boil on … Read more
Translation It is good when there are many people; an arrow (fired by the enemy) hit the nephew instead. Application … Read more
Translation It is good when there are many people; an arrow (fired by the enemy) hit the daughter instead. Application … Read more
Word definitions zamura: yawn Translation Only a youngster’s yawn is sincere, that of an adult signals a desire for food. … Read more
Definitions mhangwa: advice zengurira: be unwilling to exert oneself Translation A lack of willingness to act on an elder’s word … Read more
Definitions mbuya: 1. Grandmother 2. Mother in-law (man speaking) Translation One only comes to know the mother-in-law through being told. … Read more
Word Definitions hombarume: a very skilful hunter Translation Having children has no expert. Inspiration Parents strive to raise their children … Read more
Word Definitions ridigikira: make frequent visits to a place benya: elude (discreetly) Translation Now you elude and secretly glance at … Read more
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
Definitions guma (plural: makuma): projecting forehead Translation Baboons laugh at each other’s foreheads. Application People often notice and criticise faults … Read more
Word definitions mhanje: barren woman natsira: Do right by. Please. pwere: children Manatsirapwere: pleaser of children Translation Only a barren … Read more
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