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 “Swimbo ing’ombela aina tjigo / Swimbo ing’ombela ina ngwa”. Showing 1–1.
Proverb #385
Swimbo ing’ombela aina tjigo / Swimbo ing’ombela ina ngwa
Literal English rendering
One rod has no fight
English meaning
To rely on one thing does not help (in the time of trouble); it is not enough to hold a weapon, you must also trust your intuitions /instincts
