Chayambuka chaoneka tsiga rakasiya mbare pagumbo.

Zvinorehwa

Kuitira munhu chakaipa kunyangwe zwake asina simba rokudzorera, anoitavo chimwe chinhu kana kutaura shoko zvaro rinosara richikurwadza mwoyo kwenguva refu.

What it means

Wronging someone, even if they lack the power to retaliate immediately, still leaves behind a lasting hurt or a remark that continues to pain their heart for a long time.

Word for word

What crosses over bids farewell; the burning log has left scorch marks on the leg.

Mamwe mataurirwo

Chayambuka chasiya mutanda wakasiya mbare. (mutanda: burning log)

Chaenda chaoneka mutsiga wakasiya mbare.

Chakadya chakaoneka mutanda wakasiya mbare. (M)