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Shona Definition
Kutamba kwose nezvose zvinokonzera mufaro zvakafanira kugumiswa zvisati zvasvika pakuipa. Kuzoramba vanhu vachiita chinhu chimwe chete nokuda kwokuti chinonakidza zvinokonzera kuzotsamwisana kana kusazochida narini.
English Translation
Fun and festivity should be brought to a close while they are still enjoyable, before they sour. Anything carried on without restraint loses its appeal and can end in ill feeling or lasting distaste.
Cultural Context
“Used to call a halt to games or entertainment at their peak rather than letting them drag on.”
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This is a variant of
Nhambetambe inoregwa ichanakaA game is best broken off while it is still enjoyable.