Shona

Gunde repwa rinonaka asi hariiswi mudura

The stalk of a sugar cane is sweet but it cannot be stored in a granary.

Tsanagudzo

Kune zvimwe zvinhu zvatinowana muupenyu zvinonakidza asi zvisingayamuri munhu kwenguva refu.

What the Words Say

The stalk of a sugar cane is sweet but it cannot be stored in a granary.

What It Means

There are certain things that can be easily acquired and enjoyed but they are not long lasting.