Archives: Tsumo

Definitions uriri: Bed. Part of floor on which people sleep. mbeva: edible mouse or small rat Translation You maintain your sleeping spot, yet use that … Read more

Definitions tewe: Master. Owner Translation Only a forest yields on its own; a field will yield at the sight of its master. Application For something … Read more

Definitions ndima: Portion of field allotted to one for weeding. Piece of work. Translation A piece of work once started has progressed. Inspiration Many smallholder … Read more

Translation Spilt water cannot be gathered up again. Application It is pointless dwelling on things that have passed and cannot be changed. Similar Proverbs 1. … Read more

Translation Too much speed breeds delay. Application Trying to do something too quickly sometimes results in it taking much longer.

Definitions zamba: bask bako: cave Translation A lizard that basks in the sun knows there is a cave nearby. Inspiration Lizards are known to have basking … Read more

Definitions rwaivhi: chameleon nhando: pointlessly Translation A chameleon’s ability to change (colour) is a pointless display as the creature doesn’t even bite. Inspiration The chameleon’s … Read more

Definitions hwowa: mushroom Translation One with animal skin (for relish) has meat, and is better than one who has mushrooms. Inspiration Compared to mushrooms (which … Read more

Definitions mwaukira: break/ tear apart Translation A big mountain leveled out through gradual wear. Application Even tasks that seem impossible to complete can be completed … Read more

Definitions chikuni: short piece of firewood mukuchidziri: stoker Translation A piece of firewood needs a stoker (to hold it and poke the fire). Application One … Read more