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Matanda masairirwa, unosiya nerino muchenje.

Translation

Moving huge logs is worth a try; you might leave one that has been damaged by termites.

Application

Some tasks or obstacles at first look unmanageable or impossible, but once we have had a go at them we realise we can face them. One should therefore try first before deciding something cannot be done.

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1. Matanda makobvu mazungunuswa, unosiya nerakaora.

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