Archives: Tsumo

Definitions mbonje: scar/ head scar Translation He who refused advice was later seen with a head scar. Application A person who rejects all advice usually … Read more

Definitions gobvu: scar Translation There is no scar in fear. Inspiration Cowards avoid fights and as a result, are spared from injuries. Application Sometimes it … Read more

Definitions gwara: coward mbonje: scar Translation A coward has no scar. Inspiration Cowards avoid fights and as a result, are spared from injuries. Application Sometimes … Read more

Translation One that dies has no ears; one that has ears hears for itself. Application One who is attentive or alert is in a good … Read more

Translation There is no house without a rat. Application Every place or community will have something or someone that is less than desirable. Similar Proverbs … Read more

Word Definitions chaza: old form of saying chauya. mhene: steenbok kamhina: limp Translation What has come to one cannot be rejected; a person cannot let … Read more

Word Definitions mukwambo: husband of one’s daughter mbuya: mother of man’s wife gapu: an earthenware pot used for cooking relish Translation Why is it that … Read more

Word Definitions mutsubvu: tree which produces an edible fruit known as tsubvu (chocolate berry). – see picture gava: jackal Translation A place with a mutsubvu … Read more

Translation If the mother dies, who is going to caress the children? Application When people lose the one who is known to care, provide, or … Read more

Word Definitions shungu: the feeling of being angry or upset Translation A chameleon still feels upset, even though it moves slowly. Application One’s failure to … Read more