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.