Ndima 1
Shamwari yechokwadi haikusiye murima,
A true friend never abandons you in the dark,
Inofamba newe muminzwa nemumaruva.
They walk beside you through thorns and blossoms alike.
Kana wasekwa nenyika inokubata ruoko,
When the world turns cold, they hold your hand firm,
Sahwira mukuru anokunda pfuma yendarama!
A loyal Sahwira is more precious than a fortune of gold!
Ndima 2
Usahwira hunosimbiswa nechokwadi nerudo,
True friendship is forged in honesty and mutual care,
Kutaurirana zvinovaka pasina godo mumwoyo.
Speaking constructive truth without a trace of envy.
Kufa izuva rimwe, asi ushamwari hunogara,
Hardships pass in a day, but kindred bonds endure,
Ndatenda sahwira wangu wepamwoyo!
Thank you, my cherished friend of the heart!
💡 Mashoko Anokosha (Key Vocabulary):
| ChiShona |
How to say it (Pronunciation) |
English Meaning |
| Sahwira |
sah-HWEE-rah |
Trusted lifelong ritual friend and confidant |
| Minzwa |
MEE-nzwah |
Thorns or hardships |
| Godo |
GOH-doh |
Jealousy, envy, or grudge |
| Pamwoyo |
pah-MWOH-yoh |
Close to the heart, deeply cherished |
🌱 Chidzidzo cheHupenyu (Moral / Reflection):
ChiShona: Shamwari yechokwadi inozivikanwa panguva yedambudziko.
English: A true friend is revealed in times of adversity and stands by you unconditionally.