How do you say "The reed pricks while still young" in isiZulu?

In isiZulu, "The reed pricks while still young" is "Umthente uhlaba usamila", pronounced oom-TEHN-teh oo-HLAH-bah oo-sah-MEE-lah. The reed pricks while still young (character shows early).

How to say "The reed pricks while still young" in isiZulu

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The reed pricks while still young

Umthente uhlaba usamila

Say it: oom-TEHN-teh oo-HLAH-bah oo-sah-MEE-lah

Meaning: The reed pricks while still young (character shows early)

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