Archives: Tsumo

Translation A sleeping dog should not be roused for food. Application Avoid interfering in a situation that is currently causing no problems but may well … Read more

Word definitions hona: big bone Translation A dog with a bone (in its mouth)  does not bark. Application One who has something they hold dear … Read more

Translation A dog will not forget the place at which it fed. Application When in need, one is more likely to turn to those who … Read more

Word definitions muranda: servant ishe: chief Translation Outside his father’s territory, the son of  a chief is a servant. Application When one is outside the … Read more

Word definitions hora: aged dog nhando: pointlessly Translation An aged dog does not bark pointlessly. Application Older people are more collected and thoughtful, and so … Read more

Translation Whatever I can get is good enough, says the one who has no dogs. Inspiration Traditional hunting is characterized by village men hunting in … Read more

Word definitions rarira: eat evening meal mapapata: skeletal remains, generally of an animal mhashu: locust Translation A locust is just a titbit and nowhere near … Read more

Word definitions bere: hyena chinono: slowness ngwe: leopard Translation Slowness is a trait of the leopard, a hyena had its meal while in motion. Inspiration … Read more

Word definitions bere: hyena kodza: make fat mapfupa: bones Translation It is bones, that fattened a hyena. Inspiration Hyenas are known to eat their entire … Read more

Word definitions mabori: rheum Translation People get rejected sometimes, so wash your face (and move on). Application When faced with a common misfortune, one should … Read more