Archives: Tsumo

Word Definitions butu: Husk or bran of bulrush millet or sorghum. Husk of maize grain. mukonya: Rudeness of someone who relies on a powerful backer. … Read more

Word Definitions chimwango: Hoe that has been worn down by use. ndima: Portion of field allotted to one person or group of persons for weeding. … Read more

Definitions vandurira: Extend one’s cultivated land. Translation Unlike cattle which will grow even in your absence, a field grows by being extended. Application For something … Read more

Translation A mother’s tender-heartedness compels her to suckle the child of another. Application Generally, women show more compassion and love to children than men do, … Read more

Word Definitions guta: Large village of chief. City. dongo: Abandoned village site Translation What used to be large villages are now deserted village sites. Application … Read more

Translation One who is rebuked for failing to work is being offered chieftaincy. Application Sometimes people will encourage someone to do something, or reprimand him … Read more

Translation One who bears a child commits themselves to being tolerant. Application Every parent should realise that they are not immune to the possibility of … Read more

Translation There is no offering beyond the grave. Application It is advisable to settle one’s affairs while there is still time as there will be … Read more

Word Definitions dziva: pool (in river) zambuko: ford Translation What used to be pools are now fords. Application Circumstances sometimes change for the worse and … Read more

Word Definitions nhungo: upright roof poles mbariro: thin or split poles that go round binding together the upright roof poles of the traditional hut Translation … Read more