Chikomba chinovirima kwacho

Munhu wese anozvikokonyadza kana ari pamusha pake.

The lover feels confident at their own home.

One always feels a master in their own home or environment.

Marriages have always been held in high esteem in the shona culture as a merging of two families. Those in matrimony are expected to be faithful to their spouse but there are situations where one ends up with a another lover. This was never condoned and it was very dangerous to be caught in a another's matrimonial bed. If a man was found in such a scenario it meant, in many instances, that he was actually in a different village and was vulnerable to the wrath of that entire village. Hence the proverb stems form the fact that such a lover could not show any levels of confidence or haughtiness in that situation. However the same person would have a totally different disposition at his village or homestead because he would be surrounded by friends and relatives and would know the terrain. In this way what is clear is that, even the one who treads very carefully and fearfully due to his marital indiscretions, will feel confident within their own realm.

This proverb comments on the nature of people to be masters within their own realm. It warns those who would wish to challenge or undermine someone not to do in that person's environment or area of influence. It also advises that if one is away from your environment, they must exercise some humility.