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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 “Mhuka ntupo masikati, bhusiku inohanduka ikabe nyama”. Showing 1–1.
Proverb #266
Mhuka ntupo masikati, bhusiku inohanduka ikabe nyama
Literal English rendering The animal is a totem during the day but at night turns to be a meat
English meaning Some people especially relatives may pretend to the public to have nothing more than an innocent relationship when in fact they are secret lovers
