A Collection of Zimbabwe Shona Proverbs

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Zano Ndega Akasiya Jira Mumasese

If you don’t listen to other people’s advice you will live to regret it.
Zino Irema Rinosekerera Newaisingadi

A smile is not always a sign of love, even enemies can fake smiles.
Zviuya hazviwanani.

Its rare for perfect people to marry each other.
Zingizi gonyera pamwe maruva enyika haaperi.

Settle down with one partner, there are many more beautiful ones all over the world.
 Zvikoni zvikoni mimba haibvi negosoro.

It is what it is. What is impossible is impossible. You can’t remove pregnancy by coughing.

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