What does the hyena lean on? May 21, 2023 By Sam | Delete User Proverb in the local language Cimbwi pakulila ninshi pali eka shitintilile. Proverb's direct translationThe hyena cries while leaning to something. Proverb's meaningDo not say anything if you have nothing useful to say. From: Bemba General comments The Bemba live in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia.