Ndima 1
Zuva rodoka moto unopfuta muimba yekubikira,
As the sun sets, the fire glows warmly in the kitchen hut,
Tsambakodzi inofashaira pamusoro pemapfihwa.
The clay cooking pot bubbles atop the three hearthstones.
Amai vanomona sadza nemugoti zvine unyanzvi,
Mother stirs the sadza with the wooden spoon in practiced grace,
Hwema hwemuriwo unedovi huchizadza chivanze!
While the aroma of greens in peanut sauce fills the yard!
Ndima 2
Mhuri yose inoungana, maoko ogezwa nemvura,
The whole family gathers round, washing hands with clean water,
Tichidya pamwe chete nemufaro mukuru.
Sharing the meal together in gratitude and joy.
Chikafu chaAmai chinovaka muviri nemwoyo,
Mother's cooking nourishes both body and soul,
Musha une rudo unotangira pachoto!
For a loving home begins around the family hearth!
💡 Mashoko Anokosha (Key Vocabulary):
| ChiShona |
How to say it (Pronunciation) |
English Meaning |
| Tsambakodzi |
tsah-mbah-KOH-dzee |
Earthenware clay pot used specifically for cooking sadza |
| Mugoti |
moo-GOH-tee |
Carved wooden cooking stick for stirring sadza |
| Mapfihwa |
mah-PFEE-hwah |
Three hearthstones supporting cooking pots over a fire |
| Dovi |
DOH-vee |
Smooth roasted peanut butter |
🌱 Chidzidzo cheHupenyu (Moral / Reflection):
ChiShona: Tenda maoko anokubikira uye koshesa kuwadzana kwemhuri.
English: Always give thanks for the hands that feed you and cherish family mealtime fellowship.