Chinofa ndechakanika ura, gonzo mhini gara mumhango chomudzimu chikuwaniremo.

Definitions

mhini: animal with docked tail

mhango: hollow in a tree

nika ura: To spread out one’s own intestines to dry. This is an expression meaning to give oneself away.

chomudzimu: From the ancestors. This is an expression meaning that which is outside one’s control.

Translation

That which dies is the one with its bowels spread out; tailless rat, remain in the hollow and whatever befalls you will do so with you in there.

Application

Bad things are more likely to happen to those who are  foolishly brave. It is better to be cautious and avoid unnecessarily exposing oneself to danger.

Similar Proverbs

1. Dzingidzi gonyera pamwe, chomudzimu chikuwanirepo.