A husband and fish August 20, 2024 By John | Delete User Proverb in the local language Mkamwini ndi mlamba sachedwa kuteleleka. Proverb's direct translationA husband is like fish; it slips off quickly. Proverb's meaningTreat your husband delicately lest he runs away. From: Chewa General comments Chewa live in Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.