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Kalanga proverbs and wise sayings

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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.

1 proverb matching “Zosekesa mbava ili mudenjana”. Showing 1–1.

Proverb #556

Zosekesa mbava ili mudenjana

Literal English rendering
This can make a thief hiding in the shrub to laugh.
English meaning
A funny and foolish statement from someone but very helpful in one way
Background
This proverb is quoted to suggest that somebody has said something foolish but so funny on a serious occasion, which has led to exposing those who were intending to spoil it, discouraged they will leave the gathering

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