Archives: Tsumo

Word definitions chirungurira: indigestion (heartburn) Translation Indigestion is a disease, and you could die from it if you conceal it. Application One who has a … Read more

Word definitions ndoro: shell-like white ornament (or real shell) worn generally on chest (of great antiquity, now associated with chieftainships and with those having magical … Read more

Word definitions gunguo: crow hwakumukwaku: hopping museve: arrow Translation The crow decided it would not wait for the arrow, and hopped to its escape. Inspiration … Read more

Translation Something must have killed it, an owl doesn’t just die due to the wind. Application When an unusual or puzzling incident happens, something is … Read more

Translation A drum makes the sound, ‘my my.’ Inspiration for proverb ‘Pangu is a form of the word ‘my,’ and ‘pangu pangu’ is an ideophone … Read more

Translation Even though bugs may bite, you should remain in the house; small troubles lead to bigger ones. Application People should resolve disagreements among themselves … Read more

Translation Moving huge logs is worth a try; you might leave one that has no roots. Application Some tasks or obstacles at first look unmanageable … Read more

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 … Read more

Translation Moving huge logs is worth a try; you might leave one that is already in decay. Application Some tasks or obstacles at first look … Read more

Definitions vangarara: be audaciously bold nyimo: roundnut. bambara groundnut Translation One who chooses to roast roundnuts is really bold. Inspiration for proverb Owing to hardness … Read more