Archives: Tsumo

Definitions chitundu: items packed together makakanje: crabs Translation Do not waste time fighting over a pack of crabs when there is one of fish available. … Read more

Definitions makunguo: crows tsvimbo: clubs Translation It is a waste to throw clubs at crows when (edible) birds may still show up. Application When faced with … Read more

Definitions nhema: black rhinoceros mapfumo: spears Translation Don’t waste spears on stabbing rhinos when elephants may still show up. Application When faced with competing demands, … Read more

Translation Do not see a dog baring its teeth and think it is smiling at you. Application Sometimes people appear friendly and welcoming on the … Read more

Translation Teeth are fools; they smile even at the one who ate (killed) the father. Application Sometimes people appear friendly and welcoming on the outside, … Read more

Translation A tooth is a fool; it smiles even at one who dislikes it. Application Sometimes people appear friendly and welcoming on the outside, yet … Read more

Translation A tooth is a fool; it smiles even at the one it does not like. Application Sometimes people appear friendly and welcoming on the … Read more

Definitions rutsva: area of burnt grass riva: trap with a falling flat stone, for catching small animals Translation Do not fear getting your trousers dirty … Read more

Word definitions zamura: yawn Translation Only a youngster’s yawn is sincere, that of an adult signals a desire for food. Inspiration Yawning is mostly involuntary, … Read more

Definitions nhava: woven bag benzi: fool Translation A fool’s woven bag does not last long. Application This proverb is used to warn against carelessness. Someone … Read more