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Kupedza nyota kuenda padziva. To quench thirst is to go to the pool.

If help or information is wanted, one should go to an expert or an eyewitness.

Charovedzera charovedzera; gudo rakakwira mawere kwasviba.

One who is used to something is one who is used to something; the baboon climbed the precipice in the dark.

We do easily that to which we are accustomed.

Kuziva mbuya huudzwa.

To know one's in-laws Wisdom comes from means being told who others. they are.

Dzvinyu kuzamba zuva huona bako.

For a lizard to bask in the sun is to have a cave in view.

If you venture into danger, be sure you have a means of escape.

Chirema ndechina mazano chinotamba chakazendama kumadziro.

A cripple is one who has sense; he dances while leaning against the walls.

A person must come to terms with his limitations.

Mai musuva usingasehwi mumuto.

Mother is a morsel but Some persons are sacred, not dipped into gravy. and not for common use.

Rina manyanga hariputirwi mumushunje.

That which has horns is not concealed in a bundle of grass.

Tenda muchero wadya zvinogadza mwoyo.

Be grateful for the fruit Do not count your chickens having eaten to before they are hatched. satisfaction.

Tsvaga zano iwe une rakowo.

Seek a plan when you have one of your own.

Muno kufamba kunenge kukavira nyimo, kutizira kuchinge kudyara nzungu, kucheuka kukange kutsindire'shwa.

You have a walk like the planting of groundpeas, a run like the sowing of ground-nuts, a turning as in the capture of termites.

Ziriwo rechembere zirambawaravira.

The unattractive relish Do not be put off by of an old woman is appearances. refused only after tasting it.

Kuramba nyama yechidembo hunge uine yetsuro.

To refuse the flesh of a Refusal of a gift implies polecat means you you have no need of it. But have that of a hare. accept a gift, no matter how humble, if you need it to live.

Kuramba dzvuku kuona jena.

To reject a red one means seeing a white one.

Kwamairidigikira ndiko kwomoringa benya;

Where YOU used to People are fickle in their visit is where you now loyalties, and their

Nothing can be hidden forever.

Do not refuse or reject anything unless you have something better.

kwamairinga benya ndiko kwomoridigikira.

turn up your nose; friendship is swayed by a where you used to turn change of fortune. up your nose is where you now visit.

Kureva ndokunei? Kutarisa kurevawo.

What has speech got? Looking is also speaking.

N'ai kwadzo ndedzomucheche. Dzomukuru dzinoreva kudya.

Genuine yawns belong Children are ingenuous, to the child; those of adults devious. They an adult betoken food. convey their meanings, for example when complaining, in an indirect way.

Ateyera mariva murutsva haachatyi mhapa kusviba.

One who has set traps A man must take the in burnt grass no consequences of his longer fears his apron actions getting dirty.

Matukirwo ababa kunema mwana.

The way a father is scolded is to chide a child in play.

Reproof is best conveyed indirectly.

Kubaya, tange hama, vatorwa vakutye (When killing, first set on your kinsmen, so that strangers may respect you; viz. Be impartial if you would be respected) Chinono chine ingwe; bere rinodya richifamba.

Caution characterises No time like the present. the leopard; the hyena eats as he walks.

Chafamba kamwe hachiteyewi. Something that has A single transgression is passed only once is not not taken serious account trapped. of. Kwadzinorohwa matumburira ndiko kwadzinomhanyira.

Where they are kicked Harshness attracts more in the belly is the place than kindness, for example to which they run. it is held that women are attracted to harsh men.

Chapadare chakakandwa parurimi rwavapfuuri; chomumba ehiri mumhepo.

A matter arising in In regard to public affairs court is thrown to the one may speak openly, but tongues of passersby; not about domestic affairs. that arising in the home stays in the air within.

Rega kuyera nyoka ncgavi iyo iripo.

Do not measure a Do not substitute false snake with string while imitations for the real it is present itself. thing.

Mazvokuda kufa namaronda enyora.

It's a deliberate choice Consequences of our own to die from the wounds choice can't be blamed on of tattoo marks. others.

Dare harizondi munhu; rinozonda mhosva.

A court does not hate the man; it hates the crime.

A court should be impartial.

Rukova rwizi; kuyambuka unokwinya nguo.

A brook is a river; A humble disposition is when crossing you tuck required to overcome up your clothes. difficulties.

Chomukuru hachikumbirwi.

The property of an elder is not asked for.

Chomukuru anopa omene.

The property of an elder he gives away himself.

Chitende chinorema ndechine mhodzi.

The gourd which is Respect is accorded to heavy is the one which inner qualities rather than has seeds. to outward appearance.

Muto wetsenza ndiwo mumwe.

Soup made from tuber The attraction of variety, roots is one and the for example in women, is same. an illusion.

Benzi kunge riri rako; kudzana kwaro unopururudza.

Let a fool be your own Though others may laugh (kin), his dancing you'll at the efforts or faults of applaud. your own children, you will find grounds to encourage them.

Ishungu dzomutana waswera padare kuramba nemhandire seane meno.

It's the ill-nature of an A comment on meanness. old man at the meeting place to begrudge others even mealie grains as if he had the teeth to munch them.

Elders use their own discretion.

Maramba-kukombwa maramba- One who won't be hweni. surrounded is one who won't be visited. Kubikira mweni kumudzinga.

To cook, for a stranger Do not be too ready with is to get rid of him. help for others if you wish to retain their presence or their respect.

Kukokwa kwasamusha kukokwa The invitation of a kwavagere naye. village head is the invitation of those who dwell with him. Kukonwa kwedare kukonwa kwamambo.

For a court to be convinced means the chief is convinced.

Panodya ishe varanda vanodyawo.

When the chief eats the subjects eat as well.

The office of the chief benefits his people.

Pasi nyimo makunguo aizodyei? If there were no ground-peas what would the crows eat?

If I were not here you would have found another girl to woo.

Kupa kuturika.

Giving to help others is a good investment.

To give is to hang up.

Mutsa worutsoka kuperekedza ziso.

The stupidity of the foot is to accompany the eye.

Kuchengeta imbwa yomweni kuda mwene wayo.

To look after the dog Love me, love my dog. of a stranger is to love its owner.

Aguta haaoneki.

One who has had his fill does not bid farewell.

Chisi chako hachibatsiri; unodya What does not belong wakaringa kumusuwo. to you is of no use; you eat facing the doorway.

It is stupid to accompany someone on some errand from which one cannot profit oneself.

He leaves because he has nothing further to ask. One cannot enjoy stolen property, or use borrowed goods with a relaxed mind.

Kandiro kanoenda kunobva kamwe.

A small dish goes One good turn deserves whence comes another another. small one.

Kandiro enda; kandiro dzoka.

Little dish go; little dish come back.

Chitsva chitsva; munamba wejenachena.

What is new is new; it New ways attract a is white porridge made following. with beestings.

Kudada kwavari mugomo kukumbira vari pasi mapfiwa.

Arrogance of those on the hill is to ask those on the plain for hearthstones.

One good turn deserves another.

It is arrogant, not humble, for those who havp plentv to bc;r from those who have little.

Ishe ndishe; muranda muranda. A chief is a chief; a subject is a subject.

One's manner of acting should accord with one's position in society.

Pakukutu hapaurayi.

A hard bed does not kill.

Discomfort need not rob a man of his own dignity.

Pachapwa madziva miramba tichanyurura.

When pools dry up we The death of one man fish out the barbels. brings benefits to others.

Kurera imbwa nomukaka Bring up a dog on milk One may spoil others by mangwana inofuma yokuruma. it will bite you first over-indulgence. thing the next day. Vataitururira matohwe nhasi ndivo votiseka maparapadzwa.

Those for whom we got Kindness is not repaid bv down snot apples are respect. the ones who laugh at our bruises today.

Usaguta ukasunda dura.

Do not get so full as to Do not be improvident. overturn the barn.

Kure ndokuna amai. Kune mukadzi unofa wasvika.

Far is where mother is. The difficulty in any Where wife is you risk venture is relative to one's death to reach. interest.

Kure kwegava ndokusina mutsubvu.

Far for a jackal is where there is no mutsubvu fruit tree.

The attractiveness of any work depends upon one's interest.

Mwana muduku kubvuma rwendo; rwake ruri mberi.

If a child agrees to an One will endure errand his own errand inconvenience if one's lies ahead. interest is involved.

Apunyaira haashayi misodzi.

One who has become Exertion brings some emotionally upset does reward. not lack tears.

Chidokodoko chirere-muviri; chikuru chinozouya wakora.

A very little is sustenance for the body; more will come later when it is fat.

Nzombe huru yakabva mukurerwa.

A big bull resulted from Big results have small but being nurtured. indispensible beginnings.

Chakafukidza dzimba matenga. What covers houses are the roofs.

From small beginnings come great things.

A peaceful exterior may hide trouble inside.

Ashamba haanokorerwi.

One who has washed A cultured person is does not have stiff entitled to proper respect. porridge broken off for him, is not helped to food.

Utsva hworurimi hahuna marapiro.

A burn on the tongue cannot be treated.

Panoda mwoyo nzira haisviki.

Where the heart longs A watched pot never boils. to be the path never reaches.

Muroyi munhu kubayiwa anochemawo.

A witch is human when No person, no matter how pricked she too cries. much he boasts, is invulnerable.

Hwahwa hahuna mbuva.

Beer is no food for a journey.

Mwoyochena ndowei bere kugarira munhu akafa?

What kindness is it for A comment on an offer of a hyena to mount help not entirely guard over a dead disinterested or which is man? hypocritical.

Vaviri vaviri wechitatu muzvinaguhwa.

Two are a pair a third is a gossip.

Chipa-muchena; kupfuma mudzimu wake.

It is help to a poor man; riches are his spirit's affair.

Muromo haupi chinopa maoko.

The mouth does not give what gives are the hands.

Muromo haupi, chinopa maoko. The mouth does not give, what gives are the hands. Kutaura kudzikisira; kuita makata.

Some problems have no solution.

A poor man will not emerge from his poverty, though he is helped, since that is his lot.

Deeds not words.

Speech is like going Deeds not words. downhill; action is like going uphill.

Shungu dzembwa dziri mumwoyo huhukura ndiko kududza.

A dog's feelings are in Inner feelings will come its heart; barking is out. their expression.

Inotanda yomunyepi; younyerere haitandi.

It chases, does the Boasting achieves more boaster's (dog); the than performance. modest man's does not chase.

Rambakuudzwa akazoonekwa nembonje pahuma.

Headstrong was found with a head wound.

Zviururwi zvinofara kana kondo The frogs rejoice when When the cat's away, the afa ziso. the hammer-head has mice do play. lost its eye. Kufa izuva rimwe; kuora igore.

Death is one day; corruption a year.

Beware of what may harm you and have long-lasting consequences.

Chinokanganwa idemo Chitsiga What forgets is the axe hachikanganwe. the faggot does not forget. Mwovochena unobayisa.

A kind heart gets one killed.

Kind hearts are soonest wronged.

Potsi haarwirwi; aorwirwa ndiPiri.

Number One is not Action may not be taken fought over; he who is against an offence until it fought over is Number is repeated. Two.

Dzafura churu chimwe dzava nzivani.

Those that have grazed at one anthill have become acquainted.

Hukwana inodya ndeiri pana mai.

The chick that feeds is Humility is more profitable the one that is close to than pride. its mother.

Imbwa payadyira haipakanganwi.

The place where a dog Help given in time of need has fed it does not is remembered. forget.

Experience once shared unites people ever after.

Manenji kuona kamba ichitamba It's a marvel to see a A suspicious comment on nembudzi. leopard playing with a something which appears goat. unnatural. Afirwa haaringwi kumeso.

One who is bereaved is Actions or words made not looked in the face. under stress of sorrow are not to be taken seriously.

Akweva sanzu akweva namashizha aro.

One who has pulled a Inherit a wife and you branch along has inherit her children as well. pulled along its leaves.

Atswinya arwa.

One who has pinched has fought.

Chomungozva chinodyiwa nowabata mwana.

Food from a nursing One good turn deserves mother is eaten by one another. who holds her child.

Every little contribution counts.

Chawawana idya nehama; mutorwa ane hanganwa.

Eat what you have with a kinsman; a stranger forgets.

Blood is thicker than water.

Vaviri vaviri; wechitatu muzvinaguhwa.

Two people a pair; a third is a slanderer.

To keep a secret three are too many.

Chirungurira ndechowadya maradzwa; chowerinopisa isvoto.

Indigestion is the Some offences are easier complaint of one who to bear than others. has eaten left-overs; that suffered by one who eats warm food is pain in the stomach.

Chikomo, shata divi; rimwe ritambire pwere.

Small hill, be difficult A bad man will have some on one side and on the redeeming features. other children will play.

Muroyi, royera kure ugowana anokuviga.

Witch, bewitch far away that you may find someone to bury you.

Live in peace with your neighbours.

Avengwa anhuhwa.

One who is hated stinks.

Call a dog a bad name and hang him.

Chenga ose manhanga hapana risina mhodzi.

Keep all the pumpkins There is none without a seed.

Kurera imbwa, rera inoruma, igokudzivirira mupfumvu.

If you rear a dog, rear one that bites, that it may protect you in time of danger

Chipitipiti chakazvara chimwandamwanda.

Congregation bred separation.

Nhamo yomumwe hairambirwi sadza.

Another's trouble is no reason to deny oneself food.

Mapudzi anowira kusina hari.

Squashes fall where there are no pots.

Fortune favours fools.

Hove dzinokwira dzine muronga.

Fish go upstream having a channel.

Progress depends on tried paths.

Chawira pasi mudzimu wembwa.

The fallen scrap is (due It is a piece of good luck. to) the dog's ancestral spirit.

Musungusungu wakakunda mowa; muzukuru wakakunda mwana.

Black nightshade tastes better than wild spinach; a nephew is more favoured than a son.

Nzira masanga.

Paths mean meetings. One learns different ways by meeting others; or, A common solution or aim may be reached by different paths

Familiarity breeds contempt.

Relations between a man and his sister's son are more relaxed than with his own son who, ironically, is the nearer to him.

Chaza masikati charamba ndima. Chaza usiku charamba hope.

That which came during the day prevented weeding. That which came during the night prevented sleep.

One way or another, one is bound to suffer.

Matakadya kare haanyaradzi mwana.

Former meals do not satisfy a child.

Boasting of past successes will not solve present problems.

Urombo hwayo mhembwe kufa It's hard luck on the iri pamusungo. duiker to die while in the snare.

A comment on stupidity in one who could have helped himself.

Igangaidza-mukwenyi mhezi kuvavira mudumbu.

It's confusing to the Some situations cannot be scratcher for a pimple helped. to itch inside his belly.

Nherera inoguta musi wafa amai.

An orphan eats his fill His future outlook is bleak. on the day his mother has died.

Ane ganda ane nyama; hazvienzane nowakabata hwohwa.

One who has some Half a loaf is better than skin has some meat; it no bread. is not as with him who holds only a mushroom.

Munhu haarerwi nebonde.

A person is not nursed Lying up is not enough to by means of a sleeping cure a sick person. mat. Treatment is needed as well.

Atandavara aguta; apfunya ndowavata nayo.

The one with legs outstretched has eaten his fill; the one with crossed legs is the one who went to bed hungry.

The feelings of others cannot be experienced as such but show themselves by external signs.

Chigere ibwe muti unowa.

What abides is the stone the tree falls.

No man should boast about his life or his strength.

Ane marengenya haacharike moto.

One who wears rags does not jump over a fire.

Wakagarika ngewakafa; mupenyu pfumo riri mushure

The one at peace is the Mortal man is always one who is dead; as vulnerable to death. for the living, a spear is poised behind him.

Kana shumba ikashaya nyama inodya uswa.

If a lion lacks meat it eats grass.

Beggars can't be choosers.

Kuneta kwomukuyi. Sadza rinodyiwa navagere.

Tiredness is for the grinder. The porridge is eaten by those who sit around.

One may sow and another will reap.

Chakaenzanwa ibvudzi. Upfumi What is shared out hahuna kuenzanwa. equally is hair. Wealth is not shared out equally.

People, though sharing a common nature, differ in their natural gifts and in their outlook.

Kunokanganwa mudyi The one who forgets is One who causes an injury wenyemba; muoreri wamateko the eater of the beans; may forget but the victim haakanganwi. the one who gathers will not. up the shells does not forget. Murombo haarovi chine nguo.

A poor man never kills A man condemned by fate anything with a skin to to be poor cannot rise it. above his condition.

Wegudza ndowegudza. Kufuga gumbeze rinotsva.

One meant to have a bark blanket is one meant to have a bark blanket. If he puts on a woolen one, it gets burnt.

Chiri pamuchena chiri pamutenure.

What is on a poor man Because of his bad luck, a is on a slope and not poor man is ever in want. secure.

Nhonhongora kudya chayo kukumbirirei uchi kudondi?

A big bee eating its It is arrogant for a rich own store why ask for man to beg from a poor honey from a small man. one?

Misfortune dogs the unfortunate.

Heya baravara ndiwo magariro. A shaven head is a Do not offend your Kutuka mwene wechisvo ndiwo way of life. Is it wise to benefactors, you may need mano? scold the owner of the their help again. razor? Chura kugara mumvura handi kunwa.

For a frog to live in water does not mean to drink.

Do not be misled by appearances into making rash judgements.

Nhasi chineni mangwana chinewe.

Today it is my turn tomorrow it is yours.

Do not mock at anyone in trouble, or take advantage of them. You may be in their shoes tomorrow.

Chinokokwa upfumi. Urombo hunozvikoka.

What is invited is Prosperity is acquired by wealth. Poverty invites arduous effort whereas itself. poverty comes of itself.

Mbiri matende inoputsika.

Fame is a fragile gourd One's reputation will be it breaks. destroyed if one does not take care of it.

Kangoma kanoririsa ndiko kanotsemuka.

The little drum which sounds the loudest is the one which splits.

When a fashion or a man's popularity is at its height, it is then that it is about to fade.

Ugaro mwena kutevedza hunoguma.

Life is a hole in the ground follow and it comes to an end.

Everyone is mortal.

Zuva igore rinodoka rava namarevo mavi namavuya.

A day is a year it ends Much can happen in one with its fill of bad and day. good news.

Aiva madziva ava mazambuko. What were pools have Circumstances have become fords. changed Chitemura chava kuseva.

One who used to eat stiff porridge dry is now eating it with relish.

His luck has changed.

Chaikanya chototsa; chaitotsa chokanvawo.

The one who used to The wheel of Fortune goes eat sadza dry now dips round and roles are it into relish; the one reversed. who used to dip it into relish now eats it dry.

Nzanga seka dumba; dumba seka nzanga.

Village laugh at shack; The wheel of Fortune goes shack laugh at village. round and roles are reversed.

Aive madziva ave mazambuko; What were pools have aive mazambuko ava madziva. become fords; what were fords have become pools. Rombe pakata hana; mukaka ndowavaridzi.

Beggar, look to your conscience; the milk belongs to its owners.

Rombe ngerichaenda; rodzoka ndimambo.

The beggar is the one One who shows initiative is who goes away; on his often ridiculed, but if he return he is a chief. succeeds, he will be praised.

Rombe rinosekwa richaenda, A beggar is ridiculed kana rodzoka, hedzo nhureture. when he goes away; when he returns, there is a load for you.

Beggars can't be choosers.

One who shows initiative is often ridiculed, but if he succeeds, he will be praised.

Zviuya hazviwanani.

Good people do not marry each other.

Chakata iri pasi ndeyavanhu vose; asi iri mumuti ndeyowagona kukwira.

The fruit on the ground Do not take anything for belongs to everyone; granted unless it is in Your that on the tree is for possession. him who can climb.

Idambudziko rehope kurota kwawakarambwa.

It's a sleep that brings It is no good crying over no benefit the spilt milk. dreaming of a rejected lover.

Nzanga inokura yerema; yomuchenjeri inoparara.

The village of the fool The quiet achieve more grows; that of the than the talkers. clever man breaks up.

Chembere yoshayika; bere rorutsa imvi.

The old lady is missing; the hyena is vomiting grey hairs.

There is no smoke without a fire.

Chako ndechako kuseva unosiya muto.

What is yours is yours; One can rely only on what when you dip a morsel is one's own, one's of sadza, you can kinsmen or one's property. leave the gravy behind.

Totenda maruva tadya chakata. We believe in the blossoms when we have eaten the fruit.

Promises are not to be relied on until they are performed.

Chinonyenga chinokotama; He who is courting chinosimudza musoro chawana. bows down; he raises his head when married. Chinonyenga chinokotama; The suppliant bows Suppliant humility is chinosimudza musoro chawana. down; he raises his replaced by surfeited head when he has got pride. what he wants. Nzou mutupo pana vanhu; paseri ava machikichori.

An elephant is taboo in Outward respectability public; in private it is may cloak secret delicious food. selfindulgence.

Kakara kununa hudya kamwe.

For an animal to get fat is to eat another one.

Made echakata kutsvukira mumuti kuti ndiposherwe.

It's the trick of the wild A comment on women's plum / to redden on wiles or vanity. the tree and so to become a target.

Nhenha isibi inoroya.

A beautiful girl who An attractive appearance does not steal will be a hides an inner flaw. witch.

Kuona roro kutsvuka kunze, nyamba mukati makadyiwa namakonye.

To see a roro fruit, it is An attractive exterior may red outside yet inside hide a repulsive interior. it has been eaten by worms.

Matende mashava anovazva doro.

Pretty calabashes sour Attractive appearances the beer. conceal inner flaws. All is not gold that glitters.

Mhosva inorondwa; hakuna mhosva yakaita honye.

A case is tracked down; no case ever developed a worm.

Chembere masikati; usiku imvana. G. FORTUNE

An old woman by day; We may show one side of at night a woman still ourselves in public and able to bear. another in private)

China manenji hachifambisi; chinomirira kuti mavara aonekwe.

A wonderful thing does not hurry away; it waits for its marks to be seen.

One man prospers at the expense of another.

The claims of justice do not lapse through the passage of time.

A criminal will always be caught because he will repeat his crime. A startling or terrible event will normally give previous warning of its likely occurrence.

Chinogova ruoko; muromo haugovi.

What gives away is the Deeds speak louder than hand; the mouth does words. not give away.

Chigare chenda kudya akaitakura.

It's the louse's want to A comment evoked by bite the one who bears ingratitude. it.

Chidziva chakadzikama ndicho chinogara ngwenya.

The quiet pool is the one in which the crocodile lives.

Chibwe chiremera chavari kure vari pedyo vanotamba nacho.

A stone is a heavy A chief is respected by thing for those who are strangers while his own afar; those who are nephews joke with him. near treat it as a plaything.

Kungotya nyanga dzezizi; nyamba manhenga.

It's just fear of the horns of an owl; whereas they are feathers.

Do not underestimate an enemy. It is the thing you despise that kills you.

Do not be ruled by appearances.

Mviromviro yemhanza inotanga The onset of baldness Small faults may result in shosha. begins- at the temples. serious crimes seemingly unrelated. Mbavha imbatwa; mbavharutsoka ishamwari.

A thief is one caught (red-handed); a thief (suspected by a) footprint is a friend.

No one must be presumed guilty unless witnessed committing a crime.

Munongedzo hauzvinongedzi.

The index finger does not indicate itself.

People are blind to their own faults.

Chidembo hachinzwi kunhuhwa The polecat does not kwacho. smell its own stink.

People are blind to their own faults.

Ibangano muchateya, It is cooperation while kuzondoona kwava kwomumwe you are still setting the chete. trap, but as for going to inspect it, there is only one person.

A man seeks the help of others when commencing an enterprise, but when he reaps its fruits, he keeps them for himself.

Dindingwe rinonakirwa The cheetah enjoys One objects to treatment richikweva iro. Kana rokwehwa pulling the other which one metes out to roti, 'Mavara angu azara ivhu'. along; wen it is pulled others. it says "My spots are covered in dirt". Chiripo chiripo; ndarira imwe hairiri.

What is there is there; Nothing happens without a one bracelet does not cause, or Two witnesses tinkle on its own. are necessary to be believed.

Mukuwasha mukuyu haapere kudyiwa.

A son-in-law is a figtree He never stops being consumed.

Payment of the bride price may go on over a long time.

Ukama hahusukwi nemvura hukabva.

Kinship is not washed with water and disappears.

Even quarrels do not destroy kinship and its obligations.

Hapana mhou inokumira mhuru No cow lows for a calf Isirl yayo. not hers.

Everyone knows his own kin.

Mwana wengwe mwana wengwe A leopard's cub is a A chip of the old block. kuona chikara haatizi. leopard's cub if it sees a wild beast it does not flee. Mbudzi kudya mufenje kufana nyina.

For a goat to eat Like father, like son. cabbage-tree leaves is to imitate its mother.

Mhembwe rudzi kuzvara mwana A duiker is one of a ane kazhumu. species, if it bears a child, he will have a tuft on his head.

Like father, like son.

Mwana asingachemi anofira mumbereko.

A child who does not cry dies in the cradle.

One should give voice to one's complaints.

Chava chigondora chava chimombe; kukona kutunga urema hwacho.

What was a bullock is now a grown beast; if it cannot gore that is its stupidity.

A grown man is expected to support his family.

Nzou hairemerwi nenyanga dzayo.

An elephant is not burdened by its own tusks.

One should be equal to one's responsibilities.

Kugocha kunoda kwaamai; kwomwana kunodzima mwoto.

Roasting requires (the Correction is meted out to action) of the mother; the young, never to the that of the child puts old. out the fire.

Mhuno hainwi mvura muromo usina kunwa.

The nose does not Elders take precedence drink if the mouth has over juniors. not drunk.

Chirere mangwana chigozokurerawo.

Care for it and it will Care for your child that he care for you tomorrow. may care for you.

Hapana angagone chisingagoneke naGone.

There is no one who No one can improve on an can manage what can't expert. be managed by Mr. Manage.

Mugoni wepwere ndiye asinayo. The one who can manage a child is the one who has none. Pagara murimi pagara mupopoti.

Where there lives a farmer there lives a grumbler.

A farmer is never satisfied with the work done for him.

Hurudza inofa ichinzi inodya.

The rich farmer dies being said to eat.

A person once rich will not be credited with being poor.

Pane danga pane mombe; pane Where a kraal is there hundi pagara hurudza. are cattle; where chaff is there lives a good farmer.

Every effect must have a cause, and every achievement requires effort.

Chigarisano ndicho chine mhosva.

What leads to living Familiarity breeds together is what leads contempt. to accusation.

Gore musandu.

Every year is a change. No one year is the same as any other.

Gore harizi pakaza rimwe.

No year comes from where another came.

Muromo chipfuto unopedza matura.

The mouth is a weave! It is necessary to be It consumes granaries. provident in regard to one's crops.

Chinokura usipo imombe; munda unokura nokuvandurirwa.

What grows in one's absence is a beast. A field grows by being renewed.

Opportunities do not come twice.

For success, unremitting labour is required.

Chinokura choga isango; munda What grows on its own kukura kuona tewe. is a forest; for a field to grow is to see a master. Unaki hwemukadzi huri pamwana.

The beauty of a wife lies in the child.

A good wife is one who bears children.

Twemudenhe tune ushorwi.

Too little flour in the bin brings contempt.

People despise an owner's improvidence or stinginess.

Mwana wenyoka mwana wenyoka haana muduku.

A young snake is a A poisonous snake may be young snake it is never lethal even from birth. too small.

Pfini yenyoka kungoruma icho isingadyi.

The spite of the snake It is gratuitously evil to is just to bite what it inflict pain for no reason. cannot eat.

Ane mhuri kwayo ndeane ndume ane mhurikadzi vaeni.

One with a real family is one who has boys; one with a family of girls has strangers.

Gondo kuengerera raona zumbu.

If an eagle circles ConFinued presence is round and round it has prompted by an ulterior seen a fowl-coop. motive.

Chada mwoyo hachikoni; mwoyo chiremba.

What the heart wants is not impossible; the heart is a doctor.

Musikana chihambakwe asvika anokanda chibwe.

A girl is a cairn It is natural for girls to be whoever comes adds a courted. stone.

Women members of a family marry into their husband's clan and leave their parents.

The heart's desire makes a man work wonders.

Kurayira kunoda pwere. Mukuru Discipline requires a ndimambo. child. An adult is a chief.

Discipline must be administered while children are young. A grown-up man is beyond being disciplined.

Chembere ndeyembwa; yomurume ndibaba wavanhu.

Accord respect to the old.

An old one as such is (when it is) a dog;

when it is a man he is the father of people. Chembere ndeyembwa; yomunhu inofa ichigurukuta.

Mere old age belongs Accord respect to the old. to a dog; when human the old die grumbling.