Archives: Tsumo

Word definitions zhezhekedza: Handle object carefully to keep it from falling apart. muzhezhekedzwa: Something that shows weakness or frailty e.g. cracked vessel. sukudza: Continue to … Read more

Word Definitions ridigikira:  make frequent visits to a place benya: elude (discreetly) Translation Now you elude and secretly glance at that place you once frequented, … Read more

Translation Have two ready spears with you so that when one misses the other will strike. Application Having ready alternatives provides an opportunity to still … Read more

Translation There is no wisdom in regret. Application Take heed of advice before it is too late.

Word Definitions chitumba: small makeshift hut dzamba: take shelter Translation Make two shelters instead of one so that when one catches fire you take shelter … Read more

Translation Today is not tomorrow. Application Things change with time. What is there today might not be there tomorrow. Similar Proverbs 1. Kare haagari ari … Read more

Translation The past never stays the past. Application Things change with time. What is there today might not be there tomorrow. Similar Proverb 1. Nhasi … Read more

Word definitions manomano: deceit Translation When a witch who is wearing a snake round their waist panics at the sight of a lizard, it is … Read more

Translation Do not ask whether the meat is roasted when you can clearly see it’s a stew. Application Some things are self-evident and making an … Read more

Word definitions hurudza: outstanding farmer Translation An outstanding farmer will starve to death, as everyone else believes he has plenty. Application There are certain things … Read more