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Shona Definition
Hazvirevi kuti kana munhu akabvuma mhosva zvongopera zvakadaro. Anotofanira kuripa kuti apodze shungu dzouya waanenge atadzira.
English Translation
Admitting to an offence does not by itself settle the matter. The wrongdoer still owes compensation to soothe the feelings of the person he has wronged.
Cultural Context
“Said when someone assumes that a confession or apology closes a case that actually calls for restitution.”
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