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 “Mwana ha e lilila nyele yenfute, mumpe innswabile mumaboko”. Showing 1–1.
Proverb #294
Mwana ha e lilila nyele yenfute, mumpe innswabile mumaboko
Literal English rendering
If a child cries for the flute of a casserole plant, give it to him and it will shrivel / whither in his hands
English meaning
If someone insists on doing something especially against all advice, he should be left alone to discover the worthlessness of his adventure
