Archives: Tsumo

Definitions tsotsonyo: ideophone of tapping tiwu: ideophone of striking a heavy blow Translation A light tap gave birth to a heavy blow. Application What starts … Read more

Definitions mwena: burrow Translation Pleasure is like a burrow; if you follow it, it will come to an end. Application Even the most delightful pleasures … Read more

Translation One misfortune does not fear another. Application Sometimes misfortunes occur one after another, leaving one helpless.

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