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Nhava yebenzi haitani kusakara

Shona Definition

Kana munhu asingabati zvinhu zvake nenzira kwayo hazvitori nguva huru zvisina kusakara.

English Translation

A foolish person's carrying bag wears out in no time, because someone who handles their possessions badly soon ruins them.

Cultural Context

“Quoted as a reproach to anyone careless about looking after or storing their belongings.”

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