Zimbabwean Cultural Heritage Site
Kuchenjera kuruka nhava
ENGLISH EXPLANATION
A man with foresight carefully prepares ahead of time what he wants to get for himself. The proverb can be applied to a parent who gives all his attention to the careful upbringing of his children. In doing so he ensures security in old age.
Tsvaga zano iwe une rakowo
ENGLISH EXPLANATION
It is no good relying exclusively on the advice of others. The proverb is a call for personal initiative.
Kunzi musikana kana kuti mukomana ari apa kudya
ENGLISH EXPLANATION
Obviously, people only grow up if they eat. Therefore we must always work hard in order to have sufficient food. The proverb may be quoted as an incentive for lazy people to work harder to make a better living.
Chirema ndochina mazano chinotamba chakazendama kumadziro
Mombe yenzuma kufuma ivete kufunga chakadya nyanga dzayo.
ENGLISH EXPLANATION
A person will ponder persistently over something which affects him deeply. The proverb may well be used by a once prosperous business man who has gone bankrupt.
Nzou haikarari ina makaka.
ENGLISH EXPLANATION
One who is holding a treasure does not expose it to danger. He is afraid of losing it in one way or another.
Dzvinyu kuzambe zuva huona bako
ENGLISH EXPLANATION
Before A man exposes himself to danger he makes sure that an escape is possible For instance, a man who has eloped With someone’s daughter is not afraid of his in-laws, because he has arranged already the payment of compensation
Waita mbereko ada kusuka machira.
Kuziva mbuya huudzwa
ENGLISH EXPLANATION
Wisdom is acquired from other people, and nobody knows anything before he is told or taught.
Charovedzera-charovedzera gudo rakakwira mawere kwasviba
ENGLISH EXPLANATION
A person who is used to doing something will probably not fail to do it, even in difficult circumstances.
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