July 23, 2022
Waita mbereko ada kusuka machira.
July 23, 2022
Kuziva mbuya huudzwa
ENGLISH EXPLANATION
Wisdom is acquired from other people, and nobody knows anything before he is told or taught.
July 23, 2022
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.
July 23, 2022
Kupedza nyota kuenda padziva
English Direct Translation
To quench thirst (one) goes to a pool.
VARIATIONS
a) Kupedza nyota / kuenda patsime. (tsime: well)
b) Kupedza nyota / patsime.
SHONA EXPLANATION
Kupedza nharo kana kukonona, kubvunza munhu anonya-tsoziva nezvenyaya yacho.
ENGLISH EXPLANATION
When disputing or in doubt about anything it is always good to consult an expert. The proverb is often quoted when two people have marked differences of opinion on a subject about which both have a superficial knowledge.