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Afirwa Haatariswe Kumeso
Literal meaning: You can’t look directly into a bereaved person’s face. When a person is bereaving, it’s not the right time to be probing them with many questions.
Aiva Madziva Ava Mazambuko
Meaning: Things change over time. For example, those who were once rich are now poor. Other proverbs with a similar meaning:
1. Bvupa jena rakabva munyama.
2. Dzaiva nhungo dzava mbariro.
3. Kwava kusakara kweowo kuita serisakambodyiwa nyama.
4. Chinokura chinokotama musoro wegudo chava chinokoro.
Akuruma Nzeve Ndewako
This proverb basically means a good friend will always stand by you no matter what and gives you constructive advice.
Ane Ganda Ane Nyama Hazvienzani Neasina
We are not all on the same level in life. If you have few belongings, be grateful. You’re better than some people with nothing completely. Half a loaf is better than nothing.
Other proverbs with a similar meaning:
1. Ndongwe inyama hazvienzani nenhikiti.
2. Apunyaira Haashayi Misodzi. (If you try, it eventually pays off).
Ateya Mariva Murutsva Haatyi Kusviba Magaro
A person will do whatever needs to be done to accomplish what they have set to achieve.
Azvuva Sanzu Azvuva Nemarara Aro
For example, if you marry a woman with her own child, the mother and the child become your responsibility. Atswinya Arwa If you try, at least you have done something, no matter how small it is.
Ashamba Haanokorerwi
Meaning, If someone has already started doing something, don’t do it for them. If someone has washed their hands, its their responsibility to eat the food.
Avengwa Anhuhwa
Haters rarely hate alone. They feel compelled to entreat others to hate as they do. Akanga Nyimo Avangarara Meaning: setting a hard goal but working hard to achieve it.
Other proverbs with a similar:
1. Ateya mariva murutsva haatye kusviba magaro
2. Atanda nondo haachatyi kureba makanga.
Ageza Haanokorerwi
Once you are a grownup, it’s your responsibility to look after yourself.
1. Chava chigondora chava chimombe
2. Chasodzwa chave chitiyo
3. Kubva muzai kava kashiri.
