Kushaya mano kwomusikana kukungira sadza chibhakira
English Explanation
Young people often despise or squander those things which are most essential for their future livelihood
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Ishavi kurova munda neshamhu
English Explanation
It shows that a person is foolish, when he expects to get something without working hard for it. For instance, if a farmer expects a bumper crop but never takes trouble to work his fields, then he is indeed a fool.
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Kushaya mano kwendiro kupakurirwa isingadyi
English Explanation
It shows a person’s lack of intelligence, if he fails to make use of opportunities coming his way. For example, a student who is offered a bursary but does not bother about the necessary application formalities.
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Usapedza mapfumo mukubaya nhema idzo nzou dzichauya
English Explanation
People often dissipate their strength and intelligence on trivial matters. As a result, they have spent themselves when it comes to more demanding issues.
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Wazarira bako mvura ichada kunaya.
English Explanation
It is unwise to show ingratitude to a benefactor when you still need his help. For example, a poor man who has been helped with food and shelter should not quarrel with his benefactor before the famine is over.
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Zino irema rinosekerera anorivenga
ENGLISH EXPLANATION
A man may warmly welcome a visitor ignorant of his evil intentions and feelings. If the host knew the visitor’s sinister plans he would not smile at him.
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Nhava yebenzi haitani kusakara
ENGLISH EXPLANATION
A foolish man is not able to look after his belongings properly This proverb can be quoted against carelessness in storing or handling of one’s property
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Urombo hwamatede kuniwa nemvura makurwe ari mumhatso.
ENGLISH EXPLANATION
In many cases the cleverest people fail in everyday life while the average person knows how to look after himself.
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Chinono chine ingwe bere rinodya richifamba
ENGLISH EXPLANATION
When something has to be done it should be done without delay. ‘He who hesitates is lost’. This proverb may be applied to a hesitant suitor. If he wants to court a girl he must not waste time, or else some other fellow will get in first.
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Kubaya tange hama vatorwa vakutye.
ENGLISH EXPLANATION
When in authority, it is wise to discipline your close relatives before you discipline others. Unless people are assured of your impartiality, even towards your own relatives, they will not respect you.
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