Tsumo · Unhu
(Chinhu) chinodyiwa chino murandu.
Zvinorehwa
Itsika yechivanhu kuti chokudya chakaita sedoro chitange chasumwa chisati chapiwa kuvanhu. Hazvina kunaka kana munhu achingosvikodya zvaasina kupiwa.
What it means
It is Shona custom that food, such as beer, must first be formally offered before being given to people; it is not proper for someone to simply help themselves to something not yet offered to them.
Word for word
Everything (about to be eaten) should first be introduced ceremoniously.