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Ziriwo rechembere ziramba waravira. ENGLISH EXPLANATION Do not decline anything before trying it out; you may discover you really need it. Painful regrets can thereby be avoided. The experience of an old woman in the art of cooking is long and quite reliable. It is unwise to despise the advice of the elders.

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.