Ndima 1
Baba, musimboti wedenga reimba yose,
Father, stalwart pillar holding up our family roof,
Munomuka machongwe asati ambopedza kurira.
You wake before the village roosters have finished calling.
Mumaoko enyu mune ziya rinoshandira vana,
In your weathered palms lies the honest sweat that feeds your children,
Mumba menyu mune chivindi, kudzivirirwa, nekudziya.
Within your home we find fearless courage, protection, and warmth.
Ndima 2
Makandidzidzisa kutwasuka pakati pevanhu,
You taught me to stand tall and walk upright amongst people,
Kuti zita remhuri risambosvibiswa nezvakaipa.
So that our family name is never stained with wrongdoing.
Mutsigo wenyu idombo risingazunguziki nemhepo,
Your discipline and wisdom are a rock unshaken by stormy winds,
Ndinotungamirirwa netsoka dzenyu dzakarurama!
I am guided forever by your honorable, steadfast footsteps!
💡 Mashoko Anokosha (Key Vocabulary):
| ChiShona |
How to say it (Pronunciation) |
English Meaning |
| Musimboti |
moo-seem-BOH-tee |
Central support pole, cornerstone of a building |
| Machongwe |
mah-CHOH-ngweh |
Roosters (calling at first dawn) |
| Chivindi |
chee-VEEN-dee |
Bravery, intestinal fortitude, heart of courage |
| Mutsigo |
moo-TSEE-goh |
Firm foundation, sound moral upbringing |
🌱 Chidzidzo cheHupenyu (Moral / Reflection):
ChiShona: Basa rababa rekuchengetedza nokurera mhuri rine chiremerera chikuru chisingakanganwiki.
English: A father’s sacrifice, discipline, and protective devotion hold immense dignity in the family lineage.