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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 “Tjalobeledzela tjalobeledzela, phele yakatizha nenyanga dze mbudzi”. Showing 1–1.
Proverb #409
Tjalobeledzela tjalobeledzela, phele yakatizha nenyanga dze mbudzi
Literal English rendering Tough can be tough, the hyena ran away with goat’s horns
English meaning He, who is used to do hard things, gets used to and pleased in doing them
