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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 “Ka-Nongwe/Nommwe ngoyi tjolala patjibeso”. Showing 1–1.
Proverb #147
Ka-Nongwe/Nommwe ngoyi tjolala patjibeso
Literal English rendering At that Lady's compound the cat sleeps on the fire-place.
English meaning There is no food to cook and therefore there is hunger in the family
Background For the cat to sleep on the fire-place, implies that there is no fire and therefore no cooking activity is taking place
