Imbuki ya lusumo lunulo, yingilile kubhubheja bho ngata ya gubhukija nigo ndito. Ingata yiniyo, igambilijaga ugugukikija ntwe kugiki gudizubhunwa nu nigo gunuyo, kunguno gulintale. Hunagwene abhanhu ulubhuhaya gubhucha nigo uyo guli ndito bhagikomelejaga gubheja ngata bho guyomba giki, ‘bhejagi ngata nigo guli ndito.’

Ulusumo lunulo, lugalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo agibhegelejaga chiza ulu  alihaya gwita nimo uyo guli ndito. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, ulu uhaya gutumama nimo uyo guli ndito, agajikumingaga pye ijitumamalo ja nimo gunuyo, kugiki adule gugumala chiza.

Uweyi agikolaga nu munhu uyo agabhejaga ngata ulu ohaya gubhucha nigo ndito, kunguno nu weyi agibhegelejaga bho gujikuminga pye ijitumamilo ja nimo uyo ulihaya gugutumama.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agabhakomelejaga na bhiye kugiki nabho bhadule gwibhegeleja chiza haho bhatali uguitumama imilimo yabho. Hunagwene agabhawilaga abhiye bhenabho giki, ‘bhejagi ngata nigo guli ndito.’

Ulusumo lunulo, lolanga bhanhu higulya ya ya gwibhegeleja chiza haho bhatali uguyandya imilimo yabho, kugiki bhadule gupandika matwajo mingi, ijinabhutumami bho milimo yabho yiniyo, umuwikaji bhobho.

Mathayo 26:36-46.

Mathayo 11:18.

Waefeso 6:10.

Marko 8:34.

KISWAHILI: TENGENEZENI NZINGA MZIGO NI MZITO.

Chanzo cha methali hiyo, chatokea kwenye utengenezaji wa Nzinga ya kubebea mzigo mzito. Nzinga hiyo, husaidia katika kukizuia kichwa kupata maumivu ya mzigo huo, kwa sababu ya ukubwa na uzito wake. Ndiyo maana watu wakitaka kubeba mzigo mzito husema kwamba, ‘tengenezeni Nzinga mzigo ni mzito.’

Methali hiyo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye hujiandaa vizuri anapotaka kufanya kazi ambazo ni mzito, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, huvikusanya vifaa vyote vinavyohitajika katika utekelezaji wa kazi anayotaka kuifanya, ili aweze kuitekeleza vizuri kazi yake hiyo.

Yeye hufanana na mtu yule ambaye hutengeneza nzinga ya kubebea mzigo mzito anaotaka kuubeba, kwa sababu naye hujiandaa vizuri, kwa kuvikusanya vifaa vile vyote vinavyohitajika katika utekelezaji wa kazi zake.

Mtu huyo, huwahimiza pia wenzake ili nao waweze kujiandaa vizuri kila wanapotaka kuyatekeleza majukumu yao, maishani mwao. Ndiyo maana huwaambia wenzake hao kwamba, ‘tengenezeni Nzinga mzigo ni mzito.’

Methali hiyo, hufundisha watu juu ya kufanya maandalizi ya kina, kila wanapotaka kuyatekeleza majukumu yao, ili waweze kupata mafanikio mengi katika kazi zao, maishani mwao.

Mathayo 26:36-46.

Mathayo 11:18.

Waefeso 6:10.

Marko 8:34.

 

ENGLISH: PRAPARE A ROUND HEAD PAD, THE LUGGAGE IS HEAVY TO CARRY.

The source of this saying is a luggage one has to carry on his/her head. In order to carry this luggage, one has to prepare himself/herself by having a round head pad in order to prevent direct pain that the luggage can inflict on the head of the one carrying it. This is why people came with the saying that ‘prepare a round pad, the luggage is heavy to carry’ to communicate preparedness in carrying out some duties.

This saying can be compared to a person who prepares well for the difficult task ahead of him/her. This person can gather all what is needed to make sure that he/she fulfills his/her ambition. This person is like the one who prepares a round head pad ready to undertake the duties ahead of him/her. Such a person teaches others the importance of preparing themselves in carrying out their responsibilities.

The saying teaches people how to prepare themselves before they embark on the actual performance of their duties. Preparedness can make someone have achievements in life.

Matthew 26: 36-46, Matthew 11:18, Ephesians 6:10, Mark 8:34.

Imbuki ya lusumo lunulo, ilolile bhutumami bho limi. Ilimi linilo, ligatumamaga bho gutima pye amakanza, kunguno lidalindanaga lulu kiyi.  Ilyoyi ligenhaga isana ukubhose abho bhalilibhona bho nduhu ugwima, kunguno litiho nulu gwilendeja gubeha bhugolo. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagayombaga giki, ‘limi lidabehaga bhugolo.’

Ulusumo lunulo, lugalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo agatumamaga milimo bho bhukamu ahikanza lya milimo linilo, umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agigulambijaga uguitumama imilimo yakwe yiniyo, kunguno adebhile igiki Ilimi lidalindanaga, iki ilyoyi lidabehaga nulu bhugolo. Uweyi agabhakomelejaga abhanhu bhakwe gwanguha kuja gujutumama milimo bho gumisha dilu, kugiki bhadule guitumama hatale imilimo yiniyo, hayo bhutali ugwila ubhujiku.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agapandika matwajo mingi ahakaya yakwe, kunguno ya gwigulambija gutumama milimo yakwe chiza ahikanza ilya limi. Uweyi agabhalanjaga abhiye ahigulya ya guitumama imilimo yabho, bho bhukamu bhutale ahikanza ilya milimo linilo. Hunagwene agabhakomelejaga gubhuka kuja kujutumama bho gubhawila giki, ‘limi lidabehaga bhugolo.’

Ulusumo lunulo, lolanga bhanhu higulya ya gwigulambija guitumama imilimo yabho ahikanza ilya milimo, na gubhakomeleja abhichabho gwanguha gujuitumama imilimo yiniyo, kugiki bhadule gupandika matwajo mingi, umuwikaji bhobho.

Marko 13:33-37.

1 Wathesalonike 5:5-6.

Mathayo 6:34.

Luka 17:20-21.

2 Wakorintho 6:2.

2 Petro 3:8-9.

Yohana 9:4.

Wagalatia 6:9.

KISWAHILI: JUA HALIVUTI UGOLO.

Chanzo cha methali hiyo, chaangalia utendaji kazi wa Jua. Jua hilo, hufanya kazi ya kutoa mwanga muda wote, kwa sababu halisubiri chochote. Lenyewe huendelea kutoa mwanza wake bila kusimama, kwa sababu halivuti wala ugolo. Ndiyo maana watu husema kwamba, ‘Jua halivuti ugolo.’

Methali hiyo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye hutumia muda wake kwa hufanya kazi kwa bidii kubwa, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, hujibidisha kuyatekeleza majukumu yakwe hayo,  kwa sababu anaelewa kwamba, Jua halisuburi, kwa vile halivuti wala ugolo. Yeye huwahimiza watu wake kuwahi kwenda kufanya kazi, ili waweze kufanya kazi kubwa mpaga kufikia  wakati ule unapoingia usiku.

Mtu huyo, hupata mafanikio mengi kwenye familia yake, kwa sababu ya kujibidisha kwake, kuyatelekeza vizuri majukumu yake wakati wa kazi. Yeye huwafundisha wenzake juu ya kuutumia muda wao kwa kufanya kazi zao kwa bidii kubwa. Ndiyo maana yeye huwahimiza watu wake hao, kuwahi kwenda kazini kwa kusema kwamba, ‘Jua halivuti ugolo.’

Methali hiyo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuutumia muda wao kwa kujibidisha kuyatekeleza majukumu yao, na kuwahimiza wenzao, kuwahi kwenda kazini, ili waweze kupata mafanikio mengi, maishani mwao.

Marko 13:33-37.

1 Wathesalonike 5:5-6.

Mathayo 6:34.

Luka 17:20-21.

2 Wakorintho 6:2.

2 Petro 3:8-9.

Yohana 9:4.

Wagalatia 6:9.

 

ENGLISH: THE SUN DOES NOT SMOKE TOBACCO.

The source of this saying is the sun and its function. One of the central functions of the sun is to provide light. It does so tirelessly. It will never delay waiting for someone rather it works non-stop in its function. This is why people came with the saying that ‘The sun does not smoke tobacco’ to mean that the sun is busy all the time. It doesn’t delay like the way someone can do because of having other issues to deal with before embarking on his/her journey.

This saying can be compared to a person who spends his/her time working hard in his/her life. This person knows the value of time and he/she would struggle to make sure that he/she follows it well without any delay. Such a person encourages others to work hard in order to have great achievements in their lives.

This saying teaches people to spend their time well by fulfilling their responsibilities without wasting time for nothing. In so doing, they can have success in life.

Mark 13: 33-37,1Thessalonians 5: 5-6, Matthew 6:34, Luke 17: 20-21, 2Corinthians 6: 2, 2Peter 3: 8-9

      John 9: 4, Galatians 6: 9.

Imbuki ya lusumo lunulo yingilile kukikalile ka bhulyango bho bhanhu. Ubhulyango bhunubho bhuli luganda lo ludugu lo bhanhu bhenabho ulo lugabhalangaga bhuli ng’wene inzila ja gwikala na bhiye, kunguno bhuli ng’wene ali na ludugu lokwe. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagayombaga giki, ‘bhanhu duli bhulyango bhulyango.’

Ulusumo lunulo lugalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo akadebhile akikalile ka ludugu lokwe, umuwikaji bhokwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo akagikalanaga akajile ka ludulu lokwe ako kagabhambilijaga ugwikala bho mholele na bhichabho umuchalo jabho. Uweyi akagadililaga chiza akikalile kenako, kunguno kagabholekejaga inzila ja gwigulyambija uguyitumama imilimo yabho chiza umu ludugu lobho.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo agabhambilijaga n’abhiye uguludebha uludugu lobho, kugiki bhadule nabho ugwigulyambija uguyitumama imilimo iyagubhapandikila matwajo ga gujibheja chiza ikaya jabho. Uweyi ali jigemelo ja gubhalangila abhiye imijilo ya ludugu lobho iyo igabhinhaga matwajo mingi umuwikaji bhobho. Hunagwene uweyi agabhawilaga abhiye giki, ‘bhanhu duli bhulyango bhulyango.’

Ulusumo lunulo lolanga bhanhu guyikalana imijilo ya ludugu lobho iyo igabhambilijaga uguyitumama imilimo yabho bho bhukamu bhutale, kugiki bhadule gwikala bho mholele na gupandika matwajo gagujibheja chiza ikaya jabho umuwikaji bhobho.

(Mathayo 1:2; Luka 1:59-62; Matendo 13:26; Warumi 1:3-4).

KISWAHILI: WATU TU WA KOO MBALIMBALI.

Chanzo cha methali hii chatokea kwenye maisha ya koo za watu. Koo hizo ni  makundi ya udugu wa watu walio na mila zinazowasaidia katika kuishi vizuri na wenzao, kwa sababu kila mmoja ana ukoo wake. Ndiyo maana watu husema kwamba, ‘watu tu wa koo mbalimbali.’

Methali hii hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye anazifahamu mila zilizo njema katika ukoo wake maishani mwake. Mtu huyo huziishi mila hizo ambazo humsaidia katika kuishi kwa amani na wenzake, katika kijiji chake. Yeye huzishikilia desturi hizo kwa sababu humuonesha namna ya kuyatekeleza majukumu yake vizuri katika ukoo wake.

Mtu huyo huwasaidia pia wenzake katika ukoo wao, ili waweze kuzitumia desturi hizo katika kujibidisha kufanya kazi za kuwapatia mafanikio ya kuziendeleza vizuri familia zao. Yeye ni mfano wa kuigwa na wenzake katika kuzitumia mila hizo njema kwa kujipatia mafanikio mengi maishani. Ndiyo maana yeye huwaambia wenzake kwamba, ‘watu tu wa koo mbalimbali.’

Methali hii hufundisha watu kuziishi desturi zilizo njema katika koo zao ambazo huwasaidia katika kuyatekeleza majukumu yao kwa bidii kubwa, ili waweze kuishi kwa amani, na kupata mafanikio mengi maishani mwao.

(Mathayo 1:2; Luka 1:59-62; Matendo 13:26. Warumi 1:3-4).

 

ENGLISH: PEOPLE ARE DIVIDED BASED ON KINGSHIP.

The source of this saying is the life of people. People tend to live according to how they relate to each other. Their relationship is mainly determined by kingship because of sharing some cultural and traditional values. This is why people came with the saying that ‘people are divided based on kingship’ to justify how clan ties determine the life system of people.

This saying can be compared to a person who knows the good traditions of his/her clan and abide by them. These traditional values might be of great help in making people live together peacefully and harmoniously. Such a person can be regarded as a role model to others in terms of showing them how traditions and customs of a particular clan can shape the behaviour of a certain person. This person also teaches others how to nurture moral values in order to create a society that is morally upright.

This saying teaches people about living good life with others in the society by abiding by moral values of that particular society.

Matthew 1: 2, Luke 1: 59-62, Acts 13:26, Romans 1: 3-4.

 

ANOTHER ENGLISH VERSION: WE PEOPLE ARE FROM DIFFERENT CLANS.

The origin of this proverb is people’s lives based on their clans. The clans are fraternal groups of people who have traditions that bind them together, because they each have their own clan. That is why people say, ‘We people are from different clans.’

The proverb is used comparatively to refer to any individual who knows the good traditions of his/her clan. The person lives abiding by those traditions that help him/her live in harmony with neighbors. That person upholds to those customs because they guide him/her on how to carry out his/her duties properly. The person, in turn, helps his or her relatives in the family, so that they can abide by these practices in their efforts to achieve success in their families.

He/she is a role model for his/her colleagues in applying such good traditions for his/her achievements in lifes. That is why he/she tells his/her companions, ‘We people are from different clans.’

This proverb teaches people to live by abiding by good habits, which help them to fulfill their responsibilities, so that they can live in peace, and achieve notable successes in their lives.

(Matthew 1: 2; Luke 1: 59-62; Acts 13:26; Romans 1: 3-4).

Imbuki ya Lusumo lunulo, yingilile kubhusami bho bhanhu umukikalile kabho na wikindiki bho Nhumbili umu manti. Ubhusami bhunubho, bhuli bho gwinga kuli Ntemi nhebhe na guja kuli Ntemi ungi, umuwikaji bhobho.

Ubhoyi bhugalenganijiwa ni nhumbili kunguno najo jigidamukaga gwingila kulinti limo mpaga kulinti lingi. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagayombaga giki, ‘abhanhu duli nhumbili ja bhatemi.’

Ulusumo lunulo, lugalengajiyagwa kuli munhu uyo agabhadegelekaga chiza abhatongeji bhakwe, umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, azunije ugutongelwa na bhatongeji bhakwe bhenabho, kunguno ya bhutogwa bhokwe ubho alinabho ukubhoyi nu kubhatongelwa bhiye. Uweyi uko usamila agazunyaga ugutongelwa nu Ntemi uyo onsangaga koyi.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, akikolaga ni nhumbili umojigidamukilaga gufumila mulinti limo mpaga ku linti lingi, kunguno, nuweyi azunije ugutongelwa nu Ntemi uyo onsangaga koyi. Hunagwene uweyi agabhawilaga bhanhu giki, ‘abhanhu duli nhumbili ja bhatemi.’

Ulusumo lunulo, lolanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhadegeleka chiza abhatongeji bhabho, umukikalile kabho, kugiki bhadule gwikala bho mholele na bhichabho, umuwikaji bhobo.

Mwanzo 47:21.

Ezekieli 12:3.

KISWAHILI: WATU TUKO TUMBILI ZA WAFALME.

Chanzo cha methali hiyo, chatokea kwenye uhamaji wa watu katika maisha yao, na urukiaji wa Tumbili kwenye miti. Uhamaji huo wa watu ni wa kutoka kwa Mfalme fulani kwenda kwa Mwingine. Wenyewe hulinganishwa na urukaji wa Tumbili kutoka mti mmoja hadi mwingine. Ndiyo maana watu husema kwamba, ‘watu tuko tumbili za wafalme.’

Methali hiyo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye huwasikiliza vizuri viongozi wake, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, anakubali kuongozwa na viongozi wake hao, kwa sababu ya upendo alio nao kwao, na kwa wenzake. Yeye huwatambua na kuwasikiliza viongozi wa kokote atakakohamia.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na Tumbili wanavyorukia mti mmoja hadi mwingine, kwa sababu naye, anakubali kuongozwa na kiongozi yeyote anayemkuta kule anakohamia katika maisha yake. Ndiyo maana yeye huwaambia watu kwamba, ‘watu tuko tumbili za wafalme.’

Methali hiyo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuwaelewa na kuwasikiliza viongozi wao, katika maisha yao, ili waweze kuishi kwa amani na wenzao, maishani mwao.

Mwanzo 47:21.

Ezekieli 12:3.

ENGLISH: PEOPLE ARE LIKE KINGS’ MONKEYS.

The source of this saying is the migration of people from one authoritative unit or Kingdom to another. This kind of migration is compared with the way monkeys jump from one tree to another. This is why people came with the saying that ‘people are like kings’ monkeys’ to describe how people move from one kingdom to another and how they are forced to follow rules and regulations of that particular kingdom.

This saying can be compared to a person who listens well to his/her leaders in his/her life. This person tends to love his/her leaders. Like the monkey that jumps from one tree to another, this person tends to respect the rules and regulations of a given authoritative unit. Such a person teaches others about respect and obedience in life.

This proverb teaches people to understand and listen to their leaders in their lives. This can help to avoid quarrels in the society instead create peace and harmony among people in a given society.

Genesis 47:21, Ezekiel 12: 3.

Imbuki ya lusumo lunulo, yilolile bhugabhilwa bho bhuli munhu, umukikalile kakwe. Ubhugabhilwa bhunubho, bhugabhizaga bhulinganilile ni nguzu ja bhuli munhu ijo winhiwa nu Welelo, kunguno bhuli ng’wene alina kinhilwe kakwe. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagayombaga giki, ‘abhanhu duli magab’e magab’e.’

Ulusumo lunulo, lugalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo, agajitumilaga chiza nguzu ijo winhiwa nu Welelo, umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo agajitumilaga ijinhilwa jakwe ijo jilikihamo ni nguzu, na masala, mugwigulambija gutumama milimo yakwe, umukikalile kakwe.

Uweyi agabhambilijaga na bhiye ugujidebha ijinhilwa jabho, kugiki bhadule gupandika matwajo mingi, umutumami bho milimo yabho. Abho bhagandekelekaga, bhagajibhejaga chiza ikaya jabho, umuwikaji bhobho.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo agapandikaga sabho nyinghi umubhutumami bhokwe kunguno, adebhile ugujitumamila chiza ijinhilwa jakwe. Akikalile kakwe, kali jigemelo ukubhiye ija gujitumamila ijinhilwa jabho chiza na gupandika matwajo mingi, umuwikaji bhobho. Hunagwene uweyi agabhawilaga abhiye giki, ‘abhanhu duli magab’e magab’e.’

Ulusumo lunulo, lolanga bhanhu higulya ya gujidebha na gutumamila chiza ijinhilwa jabho, kugiki bhadule gubhudebha ubhugabhilwa bhobho, na gupandika matwajo mingi, umuwikaji bhobho. UMulungu agang’winhaga matwajo mingi bhuli ng’wene uyo agajitumamilaga chiza ijinhilwa ijo ong’winha.

Methali 14:13.

Mhubiri 7:3-4.

1 Wakorintho 4:7.

Mhubiri 3:13.

Waroma 12:2-6.

KISWAHILI: WATU TUNA MGAO MGAO.

Chanzo cha methali hiyo, chatokea kwenye ugawiwaji wa vipaji wa kila mmoja, katika maisha yake. Ugawiwaji huo, huwa unaendana au kulingana na nguvu alizojaliwa na Mungu kila mmoja, kwa sababu kila mmoja amepewa vipaji ambavyo viko tofauti na vile alivyopewa mwenzake. Ndiyo maana watu husema kwamba, ‘watu tuna mgao mgao.’

Methali hiyo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye huvitumia vizuri vipaji alivyopewa na Mungu, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, huvitumia vipaji vyake hivyo, ambavyo ni pamoja na nguvu, na akili zake katika kuyatekeleza vizuri majukumu yake, maishani.

Yeye pia huwasaidia wenzake katika kuvitambua na kutuvitumia vizuri vipaji vyao, ili waweze kupata mafanikio mengi, katika utendaji wa kazi zao za kila siku. Wale wanaomsikiliza hufanikiwa kupata chakula, na mali za kuweza kuwasaidia vizuri katika maisha yao.

Mtu huyo, hufanikiwa kupata mali nyingi katika utekelezaji wa majukumu yake, kwa sababu ya yeye kufahamu namna ya kuvifanyia kazi vipaji vyake katika kujipatia maendeleo. Maisha yake hayo, ni mfano wa kuigwa na wenzake, katika kuvitumia vizuri vipaji vyao, na kujipatia maendeleo mengi maishani mwao. Ndiyo maana yeye huwaambia watu kwamba, ‘watu tuna mgao mgao.’

Methali hiyo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuvielewa na kuvitumia vizuri vipaji vyao, ili waweze kujipatia maendeleo katika familia zao, na maishani mwao, siku zote. Mungu humpatia maendeleo yule anayevitumia vizuri vipaji alivyompatia.

Methali 14:13.

Mhubiri 7:3-4.

1 Wakorintho 4:7.

Mhubiri 3:13.

Waroma 12:2-6.

 

ENGLISH: EVERYONE HAS HIS/HER OWN TALENT.

The source of this saying is peoples’ talents. People have different talents that enable them to perform different duties in life. God, the giver of talents, ensured that not all human beings are the same in terms of knowledge about the world around them. It is through this distribution of talents that people came with the saying that ‘Everyone has his/her own talent’ to communicate different activities performed by different people in building the society.

This saying can be compared to a person who makes good use of his/her God-given talents in his/her life. This person uses his/her talents, which include his/her power and intelligence to fulfill his/her duties in life. Such a person can also assist his/her colleagues in realizing their talents and working on them in order to achieve success in life.

This saying teaches people to understand and use their talents so that they can make a difference in their families and in their daily lives. God gives development to the one who makes good use of his/her talents given by Him.

Proverbs 14:13, Ecclesiastes 7: 3-4, 1Corinthians 4: 7, Ecclesiastes 3:13, Romans 12: 2-6.