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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 “Tjiviriviri ndetje whudzululu, tja mansiabhundu tjidzetedzete”. Showing 1–1.
Proverb #453
Tjiviriviri ndetje whudzululu, tja mansiabhundu tjidzetedzete
Literal English rendering The swift flight is of the blue bird, the hump-tailed bird makes quick dashes
English meaning Speed is for the fast, if you are slow, rely on tactics
