Archives: Tsumo

Translation Let them be; we will inform them when they try to find a way around the mountain Application When one disregards advice, people leave … Read more

Word definitions muzvere: nursing mother Translation To enjoy favours from a nursing mother, one should attend to her child. Inspiration A loving mother would undoubtedly … Read more

Translation A clever child does not let a mouse get away. Inspiration The hunting and eating of mice is very common in some traditional communities … Read more

Translation If a mother’s back and the child’s stomach are both burned, then it becomes almost impossible for the mother to strap the child to … Read more

Translation You know you always like to have your fill, yet you scold the granary owner. Application One is cautioned against improperly treating those they … Read more

Translation The elephant ignored advice and ended up growing tusks through the mouth. Application A person who ignores advice usually falls into serious trouble. Similar … Read more

Word definitions riva: trap with a falling flat stone for catching small animals Translation Trying to capture an elephant with a stone trap is merely … Read more

Word definitions dore: oldish beast (in a herd of cattle) bvupa: bone Translation One known to swallow the (tough) meat of an old beast, choked … Read more

Word definitions dope: mud Translation If it (cow) has muddy feet, then it must have had a drink. Inspiration Watering holes at which animals gather … Read more