Chimwango chokukumbira hachina ndima.

Word Definitions

chimwango: Hoe that has been worn down by use.

ndima: Portion of field allotted to one person or group of persons for weeding.

Translation

A borrowed old hoe does not get much weeding done.

Application

One should always remember that holding something in trust or being in possession of something borrowed does not translate to ownership. You therefore cannot safely rely on such things.

Similar Proverbs

1. Chisiri chako rembedza maoko, rega kukungira hata sechako.

2. Kunzi dzipakate handi kunzi dziridze.

3. Mombe yokuronzerwa, kama wakaringa nzira.