Archives: Tsumo

Translation Every person has worth; even a disabled person can lead the way. Application Every person, regardless of their social or economic status, deserves dignity … Read more

Translation A poor person is also a human being. Application Every person, regardless of their social or economic status, deserves dignity and respect. No one … Read more

Definitions pfuko: commonly refers to an earthenware pot used for storing liquids (except milk), though some dialect groups also use the word to refer to … Read more

Translation An old woman’s relish should only be refused after tasting it. Application Do not reject something before giving it a fair try. It is … Read more

Definitions dziva: fend off musendo: a plane; a tool used for smoothing wood Translation A child who tries to fend off a plane with his … Read more

Definitions Mukarirano: Evading responsibility or shifting blame to others instead of taking action. Translation Shifting responsibility led to the house burning down. Application When people … Read more

Definitions Mukarirano: Evading responsibility or shifting blame to others instead of taking action. Translation Shifting responsibility led to the mother-in-law’s death during a time of … Read more

Definitions nhopi: mash prepared from cattle melon or pumpkin Translation The disabled, laughing at each other while eating mash. Application People often notice and criticise … Read more

Definitions guma (plural: makuma): projecting forehead Translation Baboons laugh at each other’s foreheads. Application People often notice and criticise faults in others while overlooking their … Read more

Definitions pfunye: Go-away bird: Grey Lourie hoto: Hornbill Translation Those in the forest ridicule each other; when a go-away bird sees a hornbill it laughs. … Read more