Archives: Tsumo

Word definitions muroyi: person who practices witchcraft Translation A witch is human and will, like everyone else, cry when hurt. Application Even the one who … Read more

Translation The thorny path is the one that leads to chieftainship. Application The harder the work, the greater the reward.  

Translation A fruit from the forest cannot be relied upon. Application One can only firmly rely on what is theirs, and not that which is … Read more

Translation The smoke from a fire over which one is roasting meat doesn’t irritate the eyes. Application People tend to be more tolerant of inconveniences, … Read more

Translation A night is a year, and a day is a year. Application So many things can happen in one day. A day that starts … Read more

Word definitions muvi: bad muuya: good Translation A day is as good as a year, it ends with both bad and good news. Application So … Read more

Translation Never use your leg to gauge the depth of water in a full or flooded river. Application One should never mess around with things … Read more

Translation The ears hear what is far from sight. Application Word spreads easily, and people get to know about things they never witnessed. In the … Read more

Translation It is good when there are many people; an arrow (fired by the enemy) hit the daughter instead. Application A wide network of personal … Read more

Translation It is good when there are many people; an arrow (fired by the enemy) hit the nephew instead. Application A wide network of personal … Read more