Mudzimu wemvana, kuroorwa ikarambwa.
Word Definitions mvana: unmarried woman who has borne a child/ woman past marriageable age mudzimu: ancestral spirit Translation It’s her ancestral spirits, for an old … Read more
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Mudzimu unoteurwa usiku ndowomuroyi.
Word definitions mudzimu: ancestral spirit Translation An ancestral spirit to whom ritual offerings are made at night is that of a witch. Inspiration Vadzimu are … Read more
Minwe misiyanwa.
Translation Fingers are all different. Application Each and every individual is unique. No individuals can be exactly alike in all respects.
Kunyanya kusevesa sadza, unozopedzisira wotemura.
Word definitions seva: dip morsel of sadza into side-dish temura: eat sadza without any side-dish Translation Eating up the relish too fast will leave you … Read more
Padoko padoko, hapadzokeri pakare.
Translation Bit by bit (what has been done), cannot be undone. Application Slow progress is still progress.
Kupotsa kwegodzi, rinokumba marara.
Word Definitions godzi: hawk Translation A hawk will collect dirt if it misses. Inspiration Hawks drop from the sky hurtling towards their prey with great … Read more
Natsa kwaunobva, kwaunoenda usiku.
Translation Leave a place on good terms because you are headed into the night. Inspiration One can hardly see what’s in the dark, and therefore … Read more
Kurava mambudzi ari kumwe, kurava namapapata.
Word Definitions rava: count mapapata: remains –scattered bones, generally of an animal Translation To count goats that are elsewhere is to count even those whose … Read more
Chenga ose manhanga, hapana risina mhodzi.
Word Definitions chenga: value. regard as beneficial. Translation There is not a pumpkin without seeds, so value them all. Inspiration All pumpkins regardless of size … Read more
Chakafukidza dzimba matenga.
Translation It is roofs, that cover houses. Inspiration A house is covered by the roof, otherwise everything inside would be exposed. Application Outward appearances are … Read more