Nguo chena ihwenyeri.
Definitions hwenyeri: betrayer Translation White attire is a betrayer. Application Behavior that stands out gives away a person. If someone wants to go undetected, they … Read more
Archives: Tsumo
Manetsa huma, kuchonya uri murima.
Translation Winking in the dark is just straining the forehead unnecessarily. Application There is no point in doing something directed at someone who will never … Read more
Mhuka hairondwi isina kusiya gwara reropa.
Definitions ronda: follow the scent or track of an animal Translation An animal that has not left a trail of blood cannot be tracked. Application … Read more
Ukaimba rumbo rwenhamo, waparara.
Translation If you sing a song of misery, you are ruined. Application One who is suffering should refrain from repeatedly lamenting about their situation, lest … Read more
Nzombe huru yakabva mukurerwa.
Word definitions rerwa: be brought up. be provided for. be nurtured. Translation A big ox resulted from being provided for. Application Big things start off … Read more
Chembere ndeyeshumba, yemombe inodyiwa nyama.
Translation A lion could be referred to as old, not an ox which could be slaughtered for meat. Application An old person should not be … Read more
Shumba kufura uswa kushaya nyama.
Translation A lion will eat grass because it has nowhere to get any meat. Application A desperate person will take whatever comes their way.
Shumba huru yakabva mukurerwa.
Word definitions rerwa: be brought up. be provided for. be nurtured. Translation A big lion resulted from being provided for. Application Big things start off … Read more
Mashura anotanga mberi.
Translation Omens appear first. Application Odd occurrences foretell that something bad will happen.
Shungu dzinomona kana musungo wapotsa.
Translation Frustration takes hold when a set snare misses a target. Application People become very disappointed when they fail to achieve something they were determined … Read more