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Shona Definition
Munhu anogona kuenda kunhu achiti anodzoka zuva rakarero asi agozotadziswa nechinenge chamuwana ikoko. Munhu ngaarege kutsidza kuti anondoita chinhu achidzoka asingazivi zviri mberi.
English Translation
People set off meaning to come back the same day, yet a night spent away may be waiting for them. Something unexpected can hold a traveller up, so no one should promise to return, not knowing what lies ahead.
Cultural Context
“Used to caution against making firm promises about returning from a journey.”
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