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Shona Definition
Nokusaziva, pamwe munhu angangofarira mumwe munhu anomuvenga zvokutoda kumuuraya.
English Translation
Teeth have no sense — they grin even at the man who killed one's father. Someone may greet a guest warmly while knowing nothing of the hatred or murderous intent the guest carries.
Cultural Context
“Said of a welcome given in ignorance, where the host would never smile if he knew what the other person was planning.”
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