Zundu kugara mundove, hunzi neni ndava mombewo.

Definitions

zundu: white grub

Translation

The white grub believes living in cow dung makes it a cow too.

Inspiration

Raw cow dung or fresh cow manure may form a breeding habitation for white grubs.

Application

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

Similar Proverbs

1. Dzambiringwa kumera munyemba hunzi ndava nyembawo.

2. Zizi kurungwa munyu, hunzi ndava hukuwo.