Archives: Tsumo

Word definitions mhanje: barren woman Translation Being a barren childless woman does not make one an old woman. Application One should be careful not to … Read more

Translation The father is scolded by mocking the child. Application Sometimes people criticise or reprimand elders and superiors indirectly by directing their comments at children … Read more

Translation A child crying from hunger will not be quietened by the fact that they ate in the past. Inspiration One has to feed a … Read more

Word definitions mhanje: barren woman natsira: Do right by. Please. pwere: children Manatsirapwere: pleaser of children Translation Only a barren woman believes they can please … Read more

Translation When you explain something to a child, do so to the very last detail. Inspiration Children are generally inexperienced and naive so it is … Read more

Translation Advice is for children, an adult is king. Application It is difficult to discipline an adult who has had his way since childhood. The … Read more

Word definitions gomba: adulterer – lover of married woman Translation The lover of a married woman has no child. Application A man cannot claim to … Read more

Word definitions mungozva: nursing mother Translation Only one who cuddles the baby of a nursing mother will enjoy the fruits of her labour. Inspiration A … Read more

Word definitions divi: side Translation Hill, be unattractive on one side so that children may play at the other. Inspiration A rocky or steep hillside … Read more

Translation A dog that bites visitors will one day bite its master. Application Bad behavior that is left unchecked will become uncontrollable and result in … Read more