Kusandudza ugaro kwakapa muranda ndoro.

Word definitions

ndoro: shell-like white ornament (or real shell) worn generally on chest (of great antiquity, now associated with chieftainships and with those having magical powers)
muranda: servant/ subject of a chief
ugaro: place of residence

Translation

A change of residence led a servant to secure a white shell ornament.

Application

In pursuit of goals or survival and faced with failure, one has a better chance at success by trying to do things differently. The message is to not get discouraged, but to do things differently until you succeed.

Similar Proverbs

1. Gudo rakapona namanainai.

2. Gunguo rakaramba kumirira museve, rikapona nehwakumukwaku.