Tsumo
The Shona are exceedingly rich in proverbs. Proverbs are a cherished and interesting part of their oral literature.
Word Definitions shungu: the feeling of being angry or upset Translation A millipede still feels upset, even though it simply … Read more
Definitions zundu: white grub Translation The white grub believes living in cow dung makes it a cow too. Inspiration Raw … Read more
Word definitions muvi: bad muuya: good Translation A day is as good as a year, it ends with both bad … Read more
Translation Meat does not rot in a day. Application Missing one day’s work does not wreck what one has set … Read more
Translation A granary is not emptied in one day. Application A visitor does not stay for good. Hospitality will not … Read more
Definitions radza: let a field lie fallow Translation One day (of absence) does not fallow a field. Application Missing one … Read more
Translation One day does not kill a person. Application Missing one day’s work does not wreck what one has set … Read more
Word Definitions zuva: day deko: night Translation The day has eyes, and the night has ears. Application Nothing remains hidden … Read more
Word definitions bere: hyena imvi: grey hairs Translation How is it so that an old woman goes missing and a … Read more
Definitions njiva: dove hanga: guinea-fowl Translation What has befallen the dove will befall the guinea-fowl tomorrow. Application One who is … Read more
Word definitions mimba: pregnancy gosoro: cough Translation What is impossible is impossible, a pregnancy cannot be coughed off. Application Sometimes … 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 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
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