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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 “Tjingoma tjililisi, nditjo tjipaluki / Tjiambalo tjiambalisiswa nditjo tjinopaluka”. Showing 1–1.
Proverb #441
Tjingoma tjililisi, nditjo tjipaluki / Tjiambalo tjiambalisiswa nditjo tjinopaluka
Literal English rendering The drum that is drummed a lot is the one that wears off. / An over worn garment is that one that wears
English meaning Over usage of a good thing destroys it; over usage spoils usage
