chala chimodzi sichiswa nsabwe

Chichewa

FWOTD – 13 January 2017

Etymology

Literally, “one finger does not crush a louse”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈt͡ʃa.ɽá t͡ʃiˈmó.d͡zi siˈt͡ʃi.sʷa ˈⁿsa.ɓʷe/

Proverb

chala chimodzi sichiswa nsabwe (chalá chimódzi sichiswa nsabwe)

1. cooperation is essential

References

• J. C. Chakanza (2000), Wisdom of the People: 2000 Chinyanja Proverbs