Archives: Tsumo

Translation Quarrels started off as conversations. Application This proverb cautions people to be careful in their choice of words. Sometimes unending disputes are a result … Read more

Translation Roads that branch off began as one. Application This proverb cautions people to be careful in their choice of words. Sometimes unending disputes are … Read more

Translation What has passed is gone; spilt water cannot be gathered up again. Application It is pointless dwelling on things that have passed and cannot … Read more

Definitions kuva: come to an end (especially of fruit on tree) Translation Chieftainship is like a wild loquat tree, its season comes to an end. … Read more

Definitions mhute: fog Translation Chieftainship is fog that vanishes when the sun has risen. Application When in a position of authority one should always remember … Read more

Definitions dova: dew Translation Chieftainship is like dew, it evaporates. Application When in a position of authority one should always remember that their time at the … Read more

Definitions chitsiga: tree stump Translation The axe forgets but the tree stump never does. Application The offender easily forgets, but not the offended person. The … Read more

Translation It is the still pool that is home to crocodiles. Application Quiet individuals who appear mild and timid often do bold and unbelievable things, … Read more

Translation The one who tastes is the one who knows whether the meat is fully cooked. Application The most intimate details of a person’s life, … Read more

Translation The soil is the one that knows that the young of a mouse is unwell. Application The most intimate details of a person’s life, … Read more