Archives: Tsumo

Word definitions svava: Wilt. Wither. Droop. Translation What has travelled has wilted. Application When one is outside the boundaries of their authority or privilege, they … Read more

Word definitions pfumba: Please. Give satisifaction Translation A small plate (of food) will (be given to) please someone who has also given one. Application To … Read more

Translation A small plate (of food) is given to one who has also given one. Application To receive kindness or assistance from others, one has … Read more

Word definitions chitiyo (nhiyo): chick Translation A chick in an egg has seen its mother (do the same). Application The habits and behavior of children … Read more

Word definitions sanhu: axe ruzhowa: line of branches laid around an area as fencing Translation Chopping off branches for making a fence that will bar … Read more

Translation A granary is not emptied in one day. Application A visitor does not stay for good. Hospitality will not exhaust one’s supplies. The general … Read more

Translation A passing ox does not wipe out the pasture. Application A visitor does not stay for good. Hospitality will not exhaust one’s supplies. The … Read more

Word definitions mimba: pregnancy gosoro: cough Translation What is impossible is impossible, a pregnancy cannot be coughed off. Application Sometimes we just have to accept … Read more

Word definitions kona: be unsuccessful Translation What has failed has failed, one cannot marry off their mother. Inspiration In olden days (and even nowadays) some … Read more

Word definitions mweni: Guest. Visitor. dura: granary Translation A guest does not leave with the granary. Application A visitor does not stay for good. Hospitality … Read more