Izaci - Idioms

One of the most interesting aspects of a language are the idiomatic expressions that are used to add poetry to expressions. If you would like to suggest an idiom for us to add, please Contact Us
Kukuza kukaNxele
It is the coming of Nxele
It is in vain

Intlama idliwe yinja
The dough's been eaten by the dog
Things have gone wrong

Ixesha lixhatshwe yinja
Time's been lapped up by the dog
It's gotten late

Izulu limathumb' antaka
The sky is the entrails of birds
The sky is overcast and threatening to rain.

Iqaqa aliziva kunuka
A skunk doesn't notice its smell
People are unaware of their own faults

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