Archives: Tsumo

Translation He who tells you to work the land wants you to have food. Inspiration Traditionally, the Shona relied primarily on agriculture. Application Sometimes people … Read more

Translation A farmer eats while standing, not seated. Inspiration Traditionally, the Shona relied primarily on agriculture. Farming was therefore highly regarded. Application To make a … Read more

Translation A hoe tells no lies. Inspiration Traditionally, the Shona relied primarily on agriculture. The hoe was thus an important tool for working the land. … Read more

Translation Looking on causes laziness, but the actual doing will not take a whole day. Application Sometimes work is actually less demanding than it appears.

Translation Give a big hoe to a farmer; a lazy man will fall asleep with it. Inspiration Traditionally, the Shona relied primarily on agriculture. The … Read more

Translation The one who urges you to handle a hoe gives you riches. Inspiration Traditionally, the Shona relied primarily on agriculture. The hoe was thus … Read more

Translation Sometimes we have to give up even the good things, just like we had to give up suckling. Inspiration Every good thing will come … Read more

Word definitions muredzi: One who entrusts another with a child’s care Translation A mother, unlike the father, is the true caregiver for whom a child … Read more

Word definitions tenda: be convinced Translation The household of a young couple will only be convincing after a meal has been prepared. Application One should … Read more

Word definitions muonde: fig tree Translation With the huge fig tree fallen down, where will children take shelter? Application When people lose the one who … Read more