Word definitions
mukombe: hollowed out gourd with a long handle used for drinking
gengezha: reference to an old/ cracked mukombe
demhe: piece of broken gourd
Translation
An old drinking gourd is better than just a piece of a broken gourd.
Inspiration for proverb
An old or cracked drinking gourd can still serve the purpose of a drinking utensil. It is better than just a piece of broken gourd.
Application
To have something even if less than what is desired, is better than having nothing at all.
Similar Proverbs
1. Agura musuva atozva mwoyo, hazvienzani neagere.
2. Ane ganda ane nyama, hazvienzani neakabata hwowa.
3. Chembere mukadzi, hazvienzani nokurara mugota.