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Shona Definition
Kunyangwe munhu akafara sei ngaaregere kukanganwa kupa ruremekedzo kuvakuru. Hazvina kunaka kugaroita musere navakuru nokuti hauzozivi nguva yavanoshatirwa.
English Translation
However much one is enjoying himself, he should not forget the respect owed to elders. Constantly fooling about with them is unwise, since you cannot tell at what point they will take offence.
Cultural Context
“Reflects the high value placed on respect for elders, with the young learning early how far they may go in joking with them.”
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This is a variant of
Kugarotamba nomuswe wavakuru / unoswera wasuwaMake a habit of toying with your elders' tail and sorrow is how your day will finish.