December 1, 2008

Dec. 2008: “When a leaf falls to the ground, the tree gets the blame/the shame goes to the tree.” – Nyanja (Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe), Chewa (Malawi) Proverb

African Proverb of the Month December 2008 Tsamba likagwa manyazi yagwira mtengo. (Nyanja and Chewa) When a leaf falls to the ground, the tree gets the […]
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March 6, 2008

Aug. 2007: “A child or youth who does not listen to an elder’s advice gets his or her leg broken.” – Nyanja (Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia) Proverb

Zakoma-zakoma, pusi adagwa (anagwa) chagada (cagada). (Nyanja, Chewa) Asiyesikia la mkuu huvunjika guu. (Figurative Swahili) Greed led the monkey to fall on its back. (Literal English) […]
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March 1, 2008

Feb. 2000 Proverb: “A tender bamboo cannot be eagerly desired (for building).” – Chewa (Malawi) and Nyanja (Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia)

African Proverb of the Month February, 2000 Nsungwi ya mtuwa sisiliridwa. A tender bamboo cannot be eagerly desired (for building). Chewa (Malawi) Proverb Nyanja (Mozambique, Zimbabwe, […]
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March 1, 2008

Oct. 1998: “If you have no teeth, do not break the clay cooking pot.” – Chewa (Malawi) Proverb

Ukapanda mano usamaswe phale. If you have no teeth, do not break the clay cooking pot. Chewa (Malawi) Proverb Nyanja (Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia) Proverb Explanation: Many […]
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