Mwana asingachemi anofira mumbereko
The baby that does not cry will die in the baby sling.
Tsanagudzo
Munhu anenge ane nhuna kana kuti shungu anofanira kudzitaura pane vamwe. Kana uri kutambudzika vamwe vanouya kuzobatsira asi ukasataura unofa neshungu kana matambudziko ako iwayo pasina azviziva
What the Words Say
The baby that does not cry will die in the baby sling.
What It Means
If you do not cry for help or give a voice to your complaints, no one will know or assist and your distress may worsen.
Cultural Context
The proverb uses the case of the baby that has no other way of communicating other than crying. If the baby does not cry the mother has no way of knowing that it is in distress and this may lead to the baby actually dying.
How It's Used
The proverb is used to compel people to air their concerns and share their problems with someone. It can also be used proactively to compel people to voice or share their desires particularly if someone else can help them attain those desires.