Archives: Tsumo

Definitions chikweya: laggard / slowpoke Translation Only a dog can truly be called a laggard; a person will eventually catch up. Application Even if someone … Read more

Definitions baya: to stab or pierce; to cause pain; figuratively, to discipline vatorwa: those who are not kin Translation Discipline your own first so that … Read more

Definitions baya: to stab or pierce; to cause pain; figuratively, to discipline vatorwa: those who are not kin Translation Discipline your kin first so that … Read more

Definitions ushasha: expertise Translation It is true mastery – for a  baboon to walk with its waist raised, even without a tail. Application What one … Read more

Translation What made one wiser is that which gave them the wound. Application Bad experiences, blunders, and mistakes from the past, drive people to be … Read more

Definitions mashe: lining for nest Translation Too many mice have no lining for their nest. Application When too many people are involved in a task, … Read more

Translation Raise a dog on milk, and tomorrow it may bite you. Application Someone you help or nurture today, especially when they are in need, … Read more

Translation A mountain commands awe from those far away, but those who are near treat it lightly. Application People who live closely with someone or … Read more

Translation Today it is on me, tomorrow it will be on you. Application One who is unfeeling towards the misfortunes of others should know that … Read more

Translation It is someone else’s wrongdoing (today), tomorrow it could be yours. Application One who is unfeeling towards the misfortunes of others should know that … Read more