Tsumo
The Shona are exceedingly rich in proverbs. Proverbs are a cherished and interesting part of their oral literature.
Translation The world is changeable, it changes. Application Things change with time. What is there today might not be there … Read more
Definitions pereka: return something vende: gap (commonly used to refer to gap between teeth) Translation Return other people’s property whole. … Read more
Word definitions pinda: beer made from re-soaked strainings mhunga: millet Translation Beer made from re-soaked strainings does not use up … Read more
Translation We do not fight over the first, but the second. Application People are usually willing to forgive when wronged … Read more
Translation Better wait for (the eggs to hatch to) birds so you can have a stew instead of just eggs. … Read more
Translation Do not ask whether the meat is roasted when you can clearly see it’s a stew. Application Some things … Read more
Word Definitions rupinda: tip of snake’s tail nera: strike Translation Do not strike a snake and leave the tail. Application … Read more
Translation Let them be; we will inform them when they try to find a way around the mountain Application When … Read more
Translation One that dies has no ears; one that has ears hears for itself. Application One who is attentive or … Read more
Word definitions nyenga: court hwarara: to bow low in a kneeling position Translation One bows humbly before someone they are … Read more
Definitions tsunga: Face and withstand with courage. Be determined. uya: good ropa uya: this is an expression for ‘fortunate’ or … Read more
Word definitions churu: anthill komba: surround Translation One man cannot surround an anthill. Application A huge or demanding task is … Read more
Translation It is a pleasantly warm fire that causes scorch marks on the skin. Application Some things are deceiving in … Read more
Definitions ruzambu: Heart-leaved vine. A climbing plant used in basketry nyemba: Cow peas. Certain species of cowpeas are climbers and … Read more
Definitions rwaivhi: chameleon nhando: pointlessly Translation A chameleon’s ability to change (colour) is a pointless display as the creature doesn’t … Read more
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