Ndima 1
Rwaivhi runofamba zvinyoro-nyoro pabazi,
The chameleon steps ever so carefully along the branch,
Tsoka imwe mberi, roimira richitarisa.
One foot forward, pausing to look all around.
Pashizha igirini, pahunde rava bhurawuni,
On a leaf it turns bright green, on the bark warm brown,
Maziso aro anotenderera mativi ose!
While its turret eyes swivel in every direction!
Ndima 2
Harimhanyi nemuchimbi-chimbi asi rinosvika,
It never rushes in reckless haste, yet it always arrives,
Rinotambanudza rurimi kubata tete nhunzi.
Darting its long tongue to catch a passing fly.
Rwaivhi mudzidzisi wekushivirira nekungwarira,
The chameleon is a quiet teacher of patience and care,
Famba zvakanaka murugare pamuti wako!
Walk safely in peace upon your leafy branch!
💡 Mashoko Anokosha (Key Vocabulary):
| ChiShona |
How to say it (Pronunciation) |
English Meaning |
| Rwaivhi |
rwah-EE-vhee |
Chameleon |
| Bazi |
BAH-zee |
Tree branch |
| Hunde |
HOO-ndeh |
Tree trunk |
| Kushivirira |
koo-shee-vee-REE-rah |
Patience, endurance, calm persistence |
🌱 Chidzidzo cheHupenyu (Moral / Reflection):
ChiShona: Kufamba zvinyoro-nyoro nekufunga zvakadzama kunosvitsa munhu kwaanoenda akachengeteka.
English: Steady patience and careful observation carry you safely to your goal.