Proverb in the local language
Nkhwangwa siyithwela pachipala.
An axe can’t get sharp in a shop
Proverb's direct translation
No axe gets sharp in a blacksmiths workshop.
Proverb's meaning
First use an item to get its full potential. The more an item is used, the better it gets at its job.
From: Chewa
General comments
The Chewa live in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
