Ruzambu kugara munyemba rwoti ndava nyembawo.

Definitions

  • ruzambu: Heart-leaved vine. A climbing plant used in basketry
  • nyemba: Cow peas. Certain species of cowpeas are climbers and trailers.

Translation

The heart-leaved vine plant believes growing alongside cow pea plants makes it one too.

Inspiration

Ruzambu and munyemba plants bear some resemblance as they are both climber plants.

Application

Some people burden themselves with trying to fit in with peers of a higher status.

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