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Compiled and edited by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo. The original collection includes English renderings for some proverbs and Kalanga explanations for others. Source numbers are retained for reference.
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1 proverb matching “Bisi jena lolakidza palele dema”. Showing 1–1.
Proverb #42
Bisi jena lolakidza palele dema
Literal English rendering The white melon shows where the black one is lying
English meaning An apprehended culprit will reveal who his accomplices are and where they are; then, this will assist in their apprehension
