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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 “Tjigale bupitipiti, nsi we thamo utjileye”. Showing 1–1.
Proverb #424
Tjigale bupitipiti, nsi we thamo utjileye
Literal English rendering Sit on it with tricks, the day of danger escape it
English meaning During time of peace, prepare for trouble; Do not live as if there will never be trouble befalling you
