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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 “Dindingwe loda kweba koga, alikwebiwa loti lojtinyidzigwa mabhala”. Showing 1–1.
Proverb #74
Dindingwe loda kweba koga, alikwebiwa loti lojtinyidzigwa mabhala
Literal English rendering The cheetah likes dragging (its prey), but when dragged, it complain saying its beautiful spots are being ruined
English meaning People who like abusing others complain when they are made to feel the pain as well
