Archives: Tsumo

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

Translation The path does not reach where the heart longs to be. Application Sometimes the things we long for the most are way out of … Read more

Translation Why try discipline a grey-haired person; were there no people where he came from? Application It is difficult to discipline an adult who has … Read more

Word definitions ishe: chief dare: court Translation What belongs to a chief is enjoyed by one who sits at his court. Application Respect and appreciation … Read more

Translation We do not fight over the first, but the second. Application People are usually willing to forgive when wronged for the first time, but … Read more

Word Definitions runga: add salt munyu: salt Translation An owl being salted believes that being salted makes it a chicken too. Application Some people burden … Read more

Translation One who eats an egg also eats the chick. Application Some responsibilities come with other responsibilities, some of which might be burdensome somehow. The … Read more

Translation He who has pinched has fought. Application Be thankful for every bit of help, however small, for it still makes a difference. Similar Proverbs … Read more