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Shona Definition
Tsika yakaipa inotanga iri duku asi inozokura ikazoitisa munhu zvinokonzera rufu rwake norwavamwe vanhu vazhinji.
English Translation
A bad habit starts as something trivial, but left unchecked it grows into a serious flaw that ruins the person and harms those around him.
Cultural Context
“Used as a warning that small faults deserve correction early, before they bring down the whole household or community.”
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