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Kalanga proverbs and wise sayings

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Browse 570 Kalanga proverbs by their first letter. Read the wording and the explanations supplied in the collection.

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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.

1 proverb matching “Musikulumbidze tjilengwe nempululu”. Showing 1–1.

Proverb #291

Musikulumbidze tjilengwe nempululu

Literal English rendering
Do not encourage a fool by ululating
English meaning
This proverb is quoted to express disappointment that someone undeserved approval. (Bad behavior should not be encouraged)

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