Proverbs | UKZAMBIANS

POEM – Checkmate. Your term am about to terminate.

June 2, 2013 no comments

CHECKMATE. The winds of change could not be restrained We are a society that fell for political rhetoric In hope for a promise of comfort attained A historic win ushering in a rule barbaric. Perhaps ...

Kwafuma mulambu ku nzala (Ki-Kaonde)

September 10, 2012 no comments

Literal translation Where the gift comes from there is hunger

Waaja waaja waatela teembwe, teembwe ye mwiina nyama-(Ki-Kaonde)

September 3, 2012 1 comment

Literal translation When you eat, remember to praise Tembwe because he is the owner of the meat.

Proverb: Umwana wa mupe tafwa ku nsala – (Ci-Bemba)

August 27, 2012 no comments

Literal translation The child of a generous person never starves Contextual interpretation You will always be compensated for a good deed. When you are generous to people, they are most likely to ret...

Banihupula kwa misebenzi hakuciwa banilibala-(si-Lozi)

August 20, 2012 no comments

Literal translation They only appreciate me when it comes to hard work but forget me when food is ready. Contextual interpretation People should be appreciated at all times not only when we need them

Lende nkukankhana-(ci-Chewa)

August 13, 2012 no comments

Literal translation To move a seesaw needs reciprocation Contextual interpretation In order for a relationship to blossom, you need to help each other. Friendship is reciprocal.

Kupa nkhupaika (Tumbuka)

August 5, 2012 no comments

Literal translation: To give is to hang Contextual interpretation: Those who give freely will receive more in return. You will always be compensated in one way or another for your generosity. (Giving...

Kupa nkwaanzika (Ci-Tonga)

July 30, 2012 no comments

Literal translation: To give is to hang (hang clothes) Contextual Interpretation: Those who give freely, more is given to them in return. You will always be compensated in one way or another for your...

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