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Shona Definition
Kana munhu akamboedza kuita chinhu asi chikazokoneswa nezvimwe, haafaniri kusvorwa. Kushaya zvokudya nemhosva yemvura inenge yaramba kunaya hakunganenererwi munhu usimbe.
English Translation
No one can be held at fault for a poor harvest when the sky has withheld its rain. Someone who genuinely tried but was defeated by circumstances outside his control should not be scolded or called lazy.
Cultural Context
“Used to defend a person against blame when failure came from causes beyond their power.”
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