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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 “Kudwa kwe bhalo, kotangisa ngobaba”. Showing 1–1.
Proverb #156
Kudwa kwe bhalo, kotangisa ngobaba
Literal English rendering The beginning of a bald head, it first gives an itch
English meaning Harmful things start in a harmless way, but then become bad. A serious disease starts with small symptoms but develops into an incurable condition
