nkawa wa tsandzeka ku khandziya murhi
Nhlamuselo:  hambi nchumu u wu toloverile ku wu endla, swa humelela leswaku u pfa u tsandzeka ku wu endla
Matirhisielo:  Tatana Maluleke loyi wa phorisa a tsandziwa hi ku tirhisa xibamu swigevenga swi kala swi nyamalala, nkawa wa tsandzeka ku khandziya murhi

SEPEDI
Vuhundzuluxi:  kgabo e palelwa go namela mohlare
Xivuriso: morei wa kgwale ga se motanyi wa yona

TSHIVENḒA
Vuhundzuluxi:  ṱhoho i balelwa u gonya muri
Xivuriso: mare o humela khanani

ENGLISH
Vuhundzuluxi:  a monkey fails to climb a tree
Xivuriso: the best-laid plans go astray