Archives: Tsumo

Word Definitions tsambarafuta: large fatty edible flying ant igo: wasp Translation What used to drip (fat) eventually dried out; the large flying ant is now … Read more

Word definitions kana: quarrel violently Translation What has failed has failed; there can be no dispute over a mother’s wealth. Inspiration Traditionally, when a woman … Read more

Translation A hefty woman is ugly, but incapable of being a witch. Application Some people tend to give the impression that they are good at … Read more

Translation The world is changeable, it changes. Application Things change with time. What is there today might not be there tomorrow. Similar Proverb 1. Kare … Read more

Translation When counting cattle, counting those that are elsewhere is counting tails as well. Inspiration In communities that practise livestock herding, sometimes animals go missing … Read more

Word Definitions rava: count matoo: old hides Translation To count goats that are elsewhere is to count those that are (dead and all that remains … Read more

Translation One who has died has died with their mouth. Application When one dies, the things of this world are no longer necessary for them. … Read more

Definitions rutsva: area of burnt grass Translation One who sits on burnt veld should be prepared to have his backside soiled. Application One who has … Read more

Definitions rutsva: area of burnt grass Translation One who passes through burnt veld will get dirty feet. Application One who has decided to carry out … Read more

Translation No finger put into the mouth will come out without saliva. Application One who has decided to carry out a difficult task must not … Read more