Archives: Tsumo

Definitions mhangwa: advice zengurira: be unwilling to exert oneself Translation A lack of willingness to act on an elder’s word is a rejection of good … Read more

Translation Advice is like mushrooms, you pick what you like. Application You may receive all sorts of free advice, but it’s up to you to … Read more

Translation Never dispose of the old simply because you have seen something new. Application Never be excited over something new to the point of discarding … Read more

Translation When a young man elopes with a young woman, it implies he has the cattle for the bride price. Application Anyone who sets out … Read more

Translation When hunting, announce a kill only after making it. Application Sometimes it is unwise to celebrate or declare things that are yet to materialise.

Translation One who is good with proverbs gets what he wants. Application One who is convincing and persuasive has a better chance of achieving what … Read more

Translation You have to work hard to get food; it won’t come to you while you lie idle. Application Hard work is necessary for any … Read more

Translation What has been taken by a child has been taken by the chief. Application Young children are inexperienced and considered innocent. When something goes … Read more

Translation It has befallen me today, tomorrow it will befall you. Application One who is unfeeling towards the misfortunes of others should know that the … Read more

Definitions bidza: help to cross over Translation Two old men cannot help each other cross a river. Application People cannot help or advise each other … Read more