Proverbs & Idioms Explorer

Big challenges cannot be solved alone; true success and strength come from cooperation and community effort.

🇿🇼 Munhu mumwe chete haakwanisi kuita basa guru ari ega, panodiwa kubatana.

Failing to express heartfelt gratitude when someone helps you is one of the gravest social faults in Shona culture.

🇿🇼 Zvinonyadzisa chose kubatsirwa wobva watadza kutenda.

If you don't speak up about your needs, struggles, or hunger, no one will know how to help you.

🇿🇼 Kana usingatauri matambudziko ako hapana anoziva kuti anokubatsira sei.

Generosity and hospitality are reciprocal; when you share with neighbors, they will surely share with you.

🇿🇼 Kupa kunovamba nekupiwawo; ukaitira vamwe zvakanaka nawe unozviitirwawo.

Those in positions of leadership or age must carry themselves with dignity, restraint, and humility to earn genuine respect.

🇿🇼 Munhu mukuru anofanira kuzvibata zvakanaka kuti vana vadiki vamuremekedze.

Refusing to seek counsel or heed warnings from others leads inevitably to embarrassment and loss.

🇿🇼 Munhu anoramba kuteerera mazano evamwe anozopedzisira awira mumatambudziko.

A person is equipped with the innate strength to bear their own family duties and cultural obligations.

🇿🇼 Hapana munhu anofanira kuona mhuri yake semutoro unorema; Mwari anopa simba rokuvachengeta.

Investing loving care, education, and attention into your children ensures the continuity and wellbeing of the family.

🇿🇼 Rera vana vako zvakanaka nerudo, ndivo vachazokuchengeta pauchembere hwako.

Circumstances and life situations change over time; those who were once mighty can become humble, and dry seasons give way to river crossings.

🇿🇼 Zvinhu zvinochinja muhupenyu; nhamo inogona kuva mufaro, kana masimba kupera.

Do not assume success merely from promising beginnings; wait until the full results and fruit are secured.

🇿🇼 Usakurumidze kufara pamavambo echinhu kusvikira wabudirira chaizvo.

Physical distance does not conceal bad deeds or secrets; news and truth always travel.

🇿🇼 Kunyange uri kure neziso, zvaurikuiita zvinongonzwikwa.

Taking your time to plan and act with precision produces a superior result compared to reckless haste.

🇿🇼 Kuita zvinhu zvishoma nezvishoma zvine hurongwa kunoburitsa mhedzisiro yakanaka.

No distance or obstacle is too great when someone is truly determined to achieve what they love.

🇿🇼 Ukada chinhu nomoyo wose, hapana chinhu chinokutadzisa kuchiwana.

True grit, perseverance, and passion must come from within oneself; external goods cannot buy motivation.

🇿🇼 Chido chechokwadi chokusimukira chinobva mumoyo mako kwete mune zvokunze.

Life can be particularly tough when resources are scarce; cherish whatever honest catch or blessing you receive.

🇿🇼 Kutenda zvidiki zvaunazvo nokuti zvinhu zvikuru hazvingouyi nyore.

Wisdom and effective leadership are learned by studying the examples and mistakes of predecessors.

🇿🇼 Kuti uve mutungamiri akanaka unofanira kudzidza pane zvakaitwa nevamwe kare.

To pay one's condolences, comfort a grieving family, and offer solidarity after a loss.

🇿🇼 Kunobata maoko kune vafirwa nekuvanyaradza.

To be purely benevolent, generous, kind-hearted, and free from malicious intentions.

🇿🇼 Kuva munhu ane rudo, rupo, uye asina chigumbu kana ruvengo.

To whisper a timely, confidential warning or piece of inside advice to someone you care about.

🇿🇼 Kuyambira mumwe munhu pachivande kuitira kuti asapinde munyatwa.

Attacking, undermining, or criticizing someone slyly while pretending to be friendly or innocent.

🇿🇼 Kutuka kana kuitira mumwe zvakaipa uchizviita sedzisingazivikanwi.

To surrender, cease hostilities, forgive grievances, and make peace.

🇿🇼 Kurega kurwa, kukumbira ruregerero kana kuita rugare.

To sprint away at top speed due to sudden fright, surprise, or haste.

🇿🇼 Kutiza nesimba uye nokukurumidza nekuda kwekutya.

Willfully stepping into obvious, unnecessary danger or inviting trouble onto oneself.

🇿🇼 Kuzvipinza mumatambudziko nemaune pasina chikonzero.

To officially disown, sever family ties, or break off a relationship due to grave conflict.

🇿🇼 Kuparadza ukama hwekuzvarwa nekuda kwekupopotedzana kukuru.

Living hand-to-mouth; consuming everything earned immediately with zero savings for tomorrow.

🇿🇼 Kushandisa zvose zvaunowana pasina kurongera mangwana.

To reach the very heart, apex, or climax of a matter or achievement.

🇿🇼 Kusvika pachinangwa chikuru chaizvo kana pabasa chairo.