Tsumo
The Shona are exceedingly rich in proverbs. Proverbs are a cherished and interesting part of their oral literature.
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 It is up to the owner of a blanket, to use it as a cover or as an underblanket. … Read more
Definition zviururwi: crickets kondo: hammerkop (a medium-sized wading bird) Translation Crickets rejoice when the hammerkop loses his eye. Inspiration The … 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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