A Collection of Zimbabwe Shona Proverbs

ALPHABET N

Nzou Hairemerwi Nenyanga Dzayo

A person has the strength to carry his desires. For example, you may have many children but won’t feel the burden to fend for them.
Nzenza mumvuri, asvika anovanda zuva.

Bad people will always hide their bad deeds from coming to light.
Nzombe huru yakabva mukurerwa.

Great people are raised up by other people.

Nhamo Yeumwe Hairambirwe Sadza.
One man for himself.