70+ wise Zulu proverbs and quotes about life, relationships, and beauty

Africa is a continent richly endowed with culture. The continent believes in instilling knowledge through wise sayings and proverbs. Regardless of the origin of a saying, one can get the intended meaning. Discover wise Zulu proverbs and quotes below.

Zulu is one of the South African tribes best known for upholding its culture. Its history lives on in the community's dress code, traditional ceremonies, and Zulu proverbs and idioms. The sayings are still in use, even in the modern world. Check out some popular Zulu proverbs and meanings below:

Wise Zulu proverbs and quotes

Like most African communities, the Zulu have a set of symbolic sayings. In most cases, these sayings are used to help people make wise choices and reinforce discipline in the community. The following Zulu proverbs have been translated into English without losing their intended meaning:

1. Isitsha esihle asidleli

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• Translation: A nice plate is not long eaten off from.
• Meaning: Good things are protected from damage.

2. Ikhiwane elihle ligcwala izibungu

• Translation: The nice fig is often full of worms.
• Meaning: It is used to warn people who focus on the positive and ignore the negative.

3. Kuhlonishwa kabili

• Translation: Respect is two ways.
• Meaning: For you to earn respect, give it.

4. Akukho mango ongenaliba

• Translation: There is no hillside without a grave.
• Meaning: Death is unavoidable.

5. Uchakide uhlolile imamba yalukile

• Translation: The weasel is at ease because the mamba has gone out.
• Meaning: When the oppressor is away, the oppressed will find their way into doing what they like.

6. Inkunzi isematholeni

• Translation: The bull is among the calves.
• Meaning: was once an ordinary man; leaders of tomorrow are the youths of today.

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7. Amanxiwa Kamili Mbuya

• Translation: A rolling stone gathers no moss.
• Meaning: Someone who does not settle in one place doing something does not accumulate any wealth.

8. Isikhuni sibuya nomkhwezeli

• Translation: The lit fire-brand has returned with the one tending fire.
• Meaning: If you play in a risky situation, you must suffer the consequences.

9. Libunjwa liseva

• Translation: The day is worked while it is still fresh.
• Meaning: Make good use of opportunities when they are available.

10. Ukubona kanye ukubona kabili

• Translation: Once beaten, twice shy.
• Meaning: Once you get into an unpleasant situation, you learn the art of being cautious.

11. Iso liwela umfula ugcwele

• Translation: The eye crosses the full river.
• Meaning: If you desire to do something, nothing can stop you.

12. Akukho nkwali yaphendela enye

• Translation: No partridge scratches another.
• Meaning: Everyone must learn to do things by themselves.

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13. Ishwa lomhluzi wamanqina

• Translation: Misfortune of soup made of shanks and feet.
• Meaning: The saying describes an individual who never progresses but keeps getting into scrapes.

14. Akuko mpukane inqakulela enye

• Translation: One fly does not provide for another.
• Meaning: The saying is for the idle, telling them everyone should work for themselves as the fly does.

15. Indonga ziwelene

• Translation: The walls have come into collision.
• Meaning: The phrase is used during disputes between persons of consequence.

16. Akunyoka yakhohlwa ngumgodi waya

• Translation: No snake forgets its home.
• Meaning: The proverb has the same meaning as the English proverb: East or West home is best.

17. Uyakulila ngasonye uxele inkawu

• Translation: You will shed tears with one eye like a monkey (a monkey is believed to shed tears with one eye when caught in a trap.)
• Meaning: The saying warns people against cunningness and other bad behavior.

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18. Nala kungekho qhude liyasa.

• Translation: Even when the rooster is not present, day dawns.
• Meaning: The proverb describes a selfish person who thinks they are exceptional.

19. Impungushe kayivalelwq nezmvu

• Translation: The jackal is not kept on the same kraal with the sheep.
• Meaning: The saying warns against bringing together things or people that do not mesh.

20. Yimbabala yolwantunge

• Translation: He is a buck of an endless forest.
• Meaning: The proverb refers to a shiftless individual who hardly stays in any workplace.

21. Ingwe ikhontha amabala ayo amlhlope namnyama.

• Translation: The leopard licks both its black and white spots.
• Meaning: It emphasizes equal justice by those in authority.

22. Upakati kwomhlana nembeleko

• Translation: A mother carrying a baby on the back
• Meaning: It is used to refer to a protector.

23. Isihlala ‘ndawonye sidhla amajwabu

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• Translation: The sitter-in-one-place eats the skin-scrapings.
• Meaning: Used to refer to a lazy person who lacks the insight of his laziness.

24. Ubude abupangwa

• Translation: Height is not reached in a hurry
• Meaning: Things take time before they fall in place.

25. Inhlwa aibanjwa ngekanda isavela

• Translation: The winged termite is not caught by its head as soon as it appears.
• Meaning: Do not jump to make a judgment before you hear the whole story.

26. Akulahlwa imbeleko ngokufelwa

• Translation: The child's sack is not thrown away after the death of one child.
• Meaning: Never lose hope no matter the intensity of your adversities.

27. Kude e-Bakuba, akuyiwanga mntu

• Translation: Bakuba is an imaginary country that no person has ever reached.
• Meaning: Whatever we have as Bakuba is out of reach.

28. Izinto azimntaka Ngqika zonke

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• Translation: Not everyone is a son of Gaika (a mighty chief of the Kei).
• Meaning: We are all different and can never be equally fortunate.

29. Lukozo lomya

• Translation: The seed of the Umya (a small jet-black bead).
• Meaning: The proverb is used to praise a beautiful person or thing.

30. Isikhathi sibuye ngokubili

• Translation: Time returns as a circle.
• Meaning: History repeats itself, and events from the past are likely to re-occur in the future.

31. Inkosi yinkosi ngabantu

• Translation: A king is a king because of the people.
• Meaning: Leaders are only as powerful as the support they receive from their followers.

32. Igama lenkosi liyabhubha ezulwini.

• Translation: The name of a king reaches the heavens
• Meaning: Powerful leaders are recognized and respected on earth and in the spiritual realm.

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33. Ukushona kusilonda esingapholi ngenxa yenkumbulo yakho, uthando luyisikhumbuzo ongesiphucwe muntu

• Translation: Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal.
• Meaning: Show people you love them when they are alive. You will miss them when they die.

34. Ukulala kwaPhakade akukhona ukudlula emhlabeni kodwa kuyiskhumbuzo sokuthi sophinde sibonane

• Translation: One short sleep past, we wake eternally, and death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die
• Meaning: We will reunite with our loved ones when we die.

35. Ukufa akunasizotha

• Translation: No death is different.
• Meaning: Everyone will die someday

36. Ukufa okukhulu kakhulu ukuhleka

• Translation: The greatest death is laughter.
• Meaning: It is better to die when happy.

37. Umuthi ugotshwa usemanzi

• Translation: You have to bend the stick while it is still wet.
• Meaning: Discipline a child while still young.

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38. Ukuph' ukuziphakela

• Translation: Giving is to dish out for oneself.
• Meaning: The proverb emphasizes the importance of sharing.

39. Izandla ziyagezana

• Translation: Help each other and build each other up.
• Meaning: The proverb encourages teamwork.

40. Ukukhula kukubili, okweswini nokwandisa

• Translation: Growing up has two sides, the dry and the wet.
• Meaning: The ups and downs of life are necessary for growth and maturity.

Funny Zulu proverbs and quotes

Zulu proverbs evoke thinking that can help someone make wise decisions or improve their character. Here are some Zulu sayings that sound funny but have important meanings:

1. Uphakathi komhlane nembeleko

• Translation: He is between the back and the sack.
• Meaning: It refers to someone in a dilemma or the middle of a tricky situation.

2. Unebhungan' ekanda

• Translation: He has a beetle in his head
• Meaning: The saying describes a person who is acting strangely.

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3. Amaqili kathengani

• Translation: Cunning men do not deal with each other.
• Meaning: People of the same mischievous character cannot relate with one another.

4. Enethunga ayisengeli phansi

• Translation: Someone with a milking pail should not be obliged to milk on the ground.
• Meaning: If you have an opportunity, do not let others have it and be inconvenienced, all in the name of kind.

5. Udla indlu yakho njengentwala

• Translation: You eat your hut (hair) like a lice.
• Meaning: You should not despise someone or something that once benefited you.

6. Uthanda ukubukwa njengesiyephu

• Translation: He likes to be looked at like a long-hairy goat.
• Meaning: It is used to describe someone who is an attention seeker.

7. Aku’qili lazikota emhlana

• Translation: There is no cunning person who licked himself on the back.
• Meaning: Someone who likes to fool people cannot use the same tricks on himself.

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Zulu proverbs and quotes in English

Zulu proverbs have not changed in any way; neither has the context in which they are used changed. These wise sayings are also ideal for spicing up conversations. Here is a collection of short Zulu proverbs and quotes in English.

1. The lion is a beautiful animal when seen at a distance.

• Meaning: Not all that glitters is gold or things do not always as they seem at first glance.

2. Even the most beautiful flower withers in time.

• Meaning: Nothing is permanent, so enjoy it while it lasts.

3. You cannot cross a river without getting wet.

• Meaning: Nothing comes free, but only through hard work.

4. Old age doesn't announce itself at the gate of the kraal.

• Meaning: Old age does not announce its arrival. Instead, it sneaks up on you.

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5. Guessing breeds suspicion.

• Meaning: Lack of concrete evidence leads to overthinking and false conclusions.

6. Every stream has its source.

• Meaning: Every situation has a beginning.

7. The horse that arrives early gets good drinking water.

• Meaning: The early bird catches the best worm.

8. Blessed are those who can please themselves.

• Meaning: Self-joy is paramount

9. When you bite indiscriminately, you end up eating your tail.

• Meaning: Think before acting, as it may have grave consequences.

10. The sun never sets where there has not been fresh news.

• Meaning: Change is constant.

11. The baboon does not see its forehead.

• Meaning: Do not judge as you also have flaws.

12. Once you have found your first diamond, you will never give up looking.

• Meaning: Achieving one of your goals will motivate you to achieve others.

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13. Never leave an enemy standing.

• Meaning: Never leave an enemy behind, or they will rise again to fly at your throat!

14. Flowers are born, and they wither.

• Meaning: Everything has a season and a reason.

15. Ask for advice from those with more experience.

• Meaning: Learn from people with experience.

16. By pounding the dough, the bread will rise.

• Meaning: Working hard can multiply the good results you desire

17. Where there is honey, there are bound to be ants.

• Meaning: Good things don't come easy.

18. The mouth can cross any river.

• Meaning: Be careful with your words because they can go far.

19. Getting married is like putting a snake in your pocket.

• Meaning: No marriage or spouse is perfect.

20. Two wives, two pots of poison.

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• Meaning: Polygamy breeds envy and jealousy among the wives and the children.

Zulu proverbs and quotes about love

Zulu proverbs and sayings have been used to inspire people since time immemorial. Here is a collection of famous proverbs and quotes about love that are attributed to the Zulus of South Africa:

• The quarrel of lovers is the renewal of love.
• Love, like rain, does not choose the grass on which it falls.
• One who loves the vase also loves what is inside.
• Love is a painkiller.
• He who loves loves you with your dirt.
• Love doesn't rely on physical features.
• Let your love be like the misty rain, coming softly but flooding the river.
• One who marries for love alone will have bad days but good nights.
• If the full moon loves you, why worry about the stars?
• Don't try to make someone hate the person he loves. He will go on loving, but he will hate you.
• It's easy to have chemistry when nobody is sitting on the bench.
• Do not treat your loved one like a swinging door: you are fond of it, but push it back and forth.

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Proverbs in the Zulu Bible

Work on the first Zulu bible began in 1845, and William C. Wilcox led the translation effort. The first version was completed in 1883, and a revised edition was released in 1893, which is still in print today. Here are some of the quotes from Proverbs in the Zulu Bible:

1. IBhayibheli liyaxwayisa: “Lapho [umkhohlisi] enza izwi lakhe libe mnandi, ungakholwa nguye. - IzAga 26:24, 25

• Translation: Although [the deceptive talker] makes his voice gracious,” the Bible warns, “do not believe in him. - Proverbs 26:24, 25

2. Isidakwa nesiminzi bayoba mpofu. - IzAga 23:21

• Translation: A drunkard and a glutton will come to poverty. - Proverbs 23:21

3. Ngokuqinisekile akunjalo; ngakho kusebenzele kanzima ukwazisa okuhle kumngane wakho womshado, futhi mtshele ukuthi uyamazisa. - IzAga 31:28

• Translation: Surely not; so work hard to appreciate the good in your mate, and put your appreciation into words. - Proverbs 31:28

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4. Iqinisekiseni ukuthi iyadingeka, iyaziswa, futhi iyathandwa—yebo, ithandwa nguJehova nabafowabo nodadewabo. - IzAga 12:25

• Translation: Reassure them that they are wanted, valued, and loved —yes, by Jehovah and also by their brothers and sisters. - Proverbs 12:25

5. Futhi, uNkulunkulu uyachaza ukuthi uzizwa kanjani uma izinceki zakhe zihlushwa izitha: “Othinta nina uthinta inhlamvu yeso [lami].” - IzAga 27:11

• Translation: Also, God describes how he feels when his servants are made to suffer by enemies: “He that is touching you is touching my eyeball.” - Proverbs 27:11

6. Indlela yoyisiwula ilungile emehlweni akhe,” kusho inkosi yakwa-Israyeli, “kodwa olalela iseluleko uhlakaniphile.” - IzAga 12:15

• The way of the foolish one is right in his own eyes,” says the king of Israel, “but the one listening to counsel is wise.” - Proverbs 12:15

7. Isimo esinomusa, ukuqonda nothando sibalulekile uma nifuna ukufinyelela inhliziyo. - IzAga 20:5

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• Translation: An atmosphere of kindness, understanding, and love is important if you want to reach the heart. - Proverbs 20:5

8. Yeka ukuthi buba bukhulu kangakanani ubuhlungu obuzwiwa abazali lapho ingane iyeka ukukhulekela uNkulunkulu weqiniso! - IzAga 17:25

• Translation: What deep sorrow parents experience when a child forsakes the worship of the true God! - Proverbs 17:25

Zulu words and meanings

After reading these Zulu sayings, you may be interested in learning a few of the most common Zulu words. Here are some simple Zulu terms you can use daily:

• Woman: Umfazi
• Man: Umuntu
• Child: Umntwana
• Father: Ubaba
• Mother: Umama
• Dog: Inja
• Bird: Inyoni
• Meat: Inyama
• Egg: Iqanda

Zulu phrases that you may find useful

Knowing the most common isiZulu phrases can be helpful when chatting with Zulu people, especially in the remote areas of Zululand. You can memorize these words and sentences and use them in everyday life conversations with Zulu people:

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1. Uphumaphi?

• Translation: Where are you from?

2. Uhlala kuphi?

• Translation: Where do you stay?

3. Igama lami ngu...

• Translation: My name is...

4. Ngisaqala ukufunda isiZulu

• Translation: I've just started learning Zulu.

5. Sawubona! (to a person) or Sanibona! (to people)

• Translation: Hi! or Good morning?

6. Ngiyakwemukela! (to a person) or Ngiyanemukela! (to people)

• Translation: Welcome! (to greet someone)

7. Unjani?

• Translation: How are you?

8. Ngikhona, ngiyabonga! or Ngiyaphila, ngiyabonga!

• Translation: I'm fine, thanks!

9. Wena unjani?

• Translation: And you?

10. Ngisaphila! or Angiphili kakhulu!

• Translation: Good or So-So.

11. Ngiyabonga (kakhulu)!

• Translation: Thank you (very much)!

12. Heyi! Mngani!

• Translation: Hey! Friend!

13. Ngikukhumbulile kangaka!

• Translation: I missed you so much!

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14. Zithini ezintsha?

• Translation: What's new?

15. Lala kahle! (to a person) or Lalani kahle! (to people)

• Translation: Good night!

16. Sizobonana!

• Translation: See you later!

17. Sala kahle!

• Translation: Good bye! (to host)

18. Hamba kahle!

• Translation: Good bye! (to guest)

19. Salani kahle!

• Translation: Good bye! (to hosts)

20. Hambani kahle!

• Translation: Good bye! (to guests)

21. Ngilahlekile

• Translation: I'm lost

22. Ngingakusiza na?

• Translation: Can I help you?

23. Ungangisiza na?

• Translation: Can you help me?

24. Kubiza malini?

Translation: How much is this?

25. Uxolo! (to ask for something)

• Translation: Excuse me!

26. Woza nami!

• Translation: Come with me!

27. Ngifuna uJohane.

• Translation: I'm looking for John.

28. Thokoleza ukudla!

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• Translation: Have a nice meal.

29. Yebo

• Translation: Yes

30. Cha

• Translation: No

31. Ma!

• Translation: Stop!

32. Phila masinya

• Translation: Get well soon

33. Ndiyekele!

• Translation: Leave me alone!

34. Usizo!

• Translation: Help!

35. Umlilo!

• Translation: Fire!

Romantic Zulu phrases

The Zulu language has a wealth of beautiful words and expressions that can convey love and affection uniquely and captivatingly. Below is a list of relationship Zulu love quotes.

1. Ngikuthanda kakhulu

• Translation: I love you so much.

2. Nami ngiyakuthanda

• Translation: I love you too.

3. Ngiyakukhumbula kakhulu

• Translation: I miss you so much.

4. Umuhle kakhulu

• Translation: You are very beautiful.

5. Uyindoda ebukekayo

• Translation: You are very handsome.

6. Ngiyathand’ukuphila nawe, ngoba uyandihlolisisa ngezindlela ezimbi.

• Translation: I love living with you because you make the difficult paths easier.

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7. Indlela yokuphila yami nguwe, ngoba ngizokubambelela ngawe.

• Translation: You are my way of life because I will hold onto you.

8. Ungumthombo wokuphila kwami, ngoba ngikuthanda ngempilo yami yonke.

• Translation: You are the source of my life and I have loved you all my life.

9. Ngingakuthanda ngempilo yami yonke.

• Translation: I have loved you all my life.

10. Inkazimulo yami ithi ‘awukho umuntu oyisihlangu sakho,’ kanti mina ngithi wena ungumsizi wami.

• Translation: My pride says, 'There is no one like you.' You are my support.

12. Ngiyathand’ukwenza imiyalo nje nawe, ngoba uyandihlolisa ngokuphelele.

• Translation: I love doing things with you because you make me laugh.

13. Ungumuntu ongasindiswa ngaye, ongiphindisela kumbe ngisindisele ngaye.

• Translation: You saved me bringing me back to life or keeping me from harm.

14. Ngiyathand’ukukwazi ukuthi ngabe ubani ongakwenza nje ngiyamthanda.

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• Translation: I love knowing that no one else can love you like I do.

15. Ngiyakuthanda futhi nginawe zonke izinsuku zokuphila kwami.

• Translation: I love you, and you are with me every day.

Zulu idioms about beauty

Zulu idioms are a rich part of the language and culture, often expressing wisdom and insight memorably. Here are a few idioms related to beauty in the Zulu language:

• Inhlanhla ibuzwa kwabaphambili: The idiom means that good fortune is recognized by those who have already achieved it. It describes someone attractive or successful who is admired by others.
• Ukuphila kwezinyosi kungumgibe: The idiom compares the beauty of a butterfly to that of a young girl. It suggests that both are fragile and fleeting and should be appreciated while they last.
• Ubuhle bendoda zinkomo zayo: The idiom means that a man's beauty is in his cattle. It reflects the traditional Zulu practice of measuring a man's wealth and status by the size of his cattle herd.
• Ukukhanya kwezibongo zithi ngokufa kwezwe: The idiom means that the death of the land measures the brightness of one's praise songs. Beauty and success can be achieved through sacrifice and hard work.

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Are Zulu proverbs good?

Zulu proverbs are important as they advise, rebuke, correct, and guide people.

What is the proper Zulu greetings?

The most common Zulu greeting is "Sawubona," which means "I see you."

What are wise Zulu proverbs?

The Zulu culture has a rich collection of sayings that convey wisdom, insight, and guidance. For instance, some famous Zulu sayings and quotes about marriage are:

• "Two wives, two pots of poison" means "Polygamy breeds envy and jealousy among the wives and the children."
• "Getting married is like putting a snake in your pocket" means "No marriage or spouse is perfect."

What is the Zulu proverb for respect?

The Zulu proverb "Kuhlonishwa kabili" means "Respect is two-way."

What is the Zulu proverb for freedom?

The Zulu proverb "Bonke abantu bazalwa bekhululekile belingana ngesithunzi nangamalungelo. Bahlanganiswe wumcabango nangunembeza futhi kufanele baphathane ngomoya wobunye," means all human beings are born free and equal, so they should uphold the spirit of brotherhood.

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What is the Zulu proverb for unity?

Zulu proverb "Inkunzi ikhaya lethu" means "The bull is our home." The proverb emphasizes the importance of strength, unity, and protection.

What are the inspirational Zulu words?

These inspirational Zulu words can change your life:

• "Phakamisa isizwe sakho" means "Uplift your nation."
• "Lapha kuyakhanya" means "Here, there is light."
• "Uthando lwakho lungakhohlwa" means "Never forget your love."
• "Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu" means "A person is a person through other people."
• "Ukukhala kungezwa ndoda" means "Crying is not a sign of weakness."

What are some African proverbs?

Every African culture has wise proverbs or sayings, usually passed down from generation to generation. Here are some wise African proverbs:

• "No matter how hot your anger is, it cannot cook yams," means "Anger resolves nothing."
• ”Do not call the forest that shelters you a jungle” means "Do not disrespect someone who cares for you or shares your burdens and responsibilities."
• ”Rain does not fall on one roof alone” means "Everyone faces problems at some point."
• “It takes a village to raise a child” means "Every adult should nurture the younger generation."
• ”Ears that do not listen to advice, accompany the head when chopped off” means "A person who does not heed advice will suffer the consequences."
• The Yoruba phrase "Iya ni wura” means "A mother is gold."
• Yoruba's say “Orisha bi Iya kosi” meaning “ there is no god/Orisha like a mother."
• Sotho people of South Africa say “Mosadi o tshwara thipa ka bogaleng” meaning “A woman holds the knife at the sharp end.” The saying means women and girls face many hardships in their lifetime.
• The isiZulu say, “Umuthi ugotshwa usemanzi” meaning "Discipline a child while still young."
• The isiZulu saying, “Izandla ziyagezana” means "Help each other and build each other up."
• The isiZulu saying, “Wathinta abafazi, wathinta imbokodo” means “You strike a woman, you strike a rock.” It represents the strength of a woman.
• The isiZulu proverb, "Ukukhula kukubili, okweswini nokwandisa" means "Growing up has two sides, the dry and the wet." It means the ups and downs of life are necessary for growth.
• The isiZulu proverb, "Ukuph' ukuziphakela" means "Giving is to dish out for oneself." It emphasizes the importance of sharing.

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What are the best quotes from Proverbs?

Some of the best quotes from the Book of Proverbs in the Bible are:

• The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline. - Proverbs 1:7
• Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life. - Proverbs 4:23
• Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. - Proverbs 3:5
• Don’t rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke the wise, and he will love you. - Proverbs 9:8
• A wise son responds to his father’s discipline, but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke. - Proverbs 13:1
• A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. - Proverbs 15:1

Zulu proverbs and quotes are defined as pithy sayings or bits of advice. Their purpose is to give advice or teach a lesson. When older people use those proverbs with younger people, they pass on the wisdom of those who came before.

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African names are lovely, each with unique pronunciations. Therefore, you must be aware of and comprehend the various meanings of Zulu names before making your ultimate choice.

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