Pachapwa madziva miramba tichanyurura.
- Translation
- “When the pools dry up, we will scoop out the catfish.”
- Meaning
- One person's misfortune can be another's opportunity. Hard times bring gains for some.
Notes
Barbel catfish (miramba) are hard to catch in deep water, but in the dry season, when pools shrink, they can be picked out by hand.