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Humburira chishapiso

Shona Definition

English Translation

To treat something as of little account is to bring shame on yourself.

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This is a variant of

Kushaya mbereko / ishamhu inorova asingadonhedze misodzi

Kana munhu akashaya mwana nemhosva yokuti haazvari, hapana waanochemera. Anogaroshushikana mumwoyo make achikungura urema hwake.

Childlessness is a lash that draws no tears: the childless person has no one to cry to and simply broods inwardly over the affliction, often taking it for a punishment sent by God.