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Shona Definition
Munhu mumwe chete haangagoni kuita basa rinokodzera kuitwa navanhu vazhinji. Paupenyu hwavanhu, munhu ndowokutsvaga kubatsirana navamwe munyaya nomumabasa.
English Translation
One person alone cannot accomplish work that calls for many hands; nobody can rely on his own efforts only. In life a person must seek help from others in both affairs and labour.
Cultural Context
“One of the best-known Shona sayings, used to urge people to work together and pool their efforts.”
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