Archives: Tsumo

Word Definitions ndemo: resistance to guidance, unruliness kokota: to clean out last remnants of something in a vessel Translation A thirsty man might choose to … Read more

Word Definitions mhunga: millet ipwa: sugar-cane Translation We have been there and can assure you there is no sugar-cane in the millet field. Application The … Read more

Translation It is the hands that give, not the mouth. Application It is easy to say that one can or will do something; doing it … Read more

Translation One refuses the red when they have sight of the white. Application By refusing to accept or keep something one suggests they have better. … Read more

Translation The loudmouth’s (dog), and not that of the quiet man, is the hunter. Application Some people sing their own praises to the point of … Read more

Translation A land is its people. Application The success of a nation depends on the effort of its people.  

Translation Many have had to spend the night on the road because of hastiness. Application Trying to do something too quickly sometimes results in it … Read more

Translation A pumpkin growing near the roadside invites trouble. Application Publicly noticeable wealth or income could cause one to be a victim of jealousy and … Read more

Translation Even though a fool, silence will get you honoured as wise. Application Sometimes it is wiser to say nothing.

Word Definitions tsvimborume: bachelor who has passed the age of marrying duri: wooden mortar  (in which grain pounded) Translation Some things, like a senior bachelor … Read more