Proverbs in kiswahili-east africa

Curator(s)

Dr. Ahmad Kipacha

ahmadi.kipacha@nm-aist.ac.tz, ahkipacha@gmail.com

Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, Arusha, Tanzania

Proverb: Fadhila ya punda mateke
Translation: The gratitude of a donkey is kicks
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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Proverb: Maji yakimwagika hayazoleki
Translation: Spilt water cannot be gathered
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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Proverb: Aliye juu mngoje chini
Translation: He that is above, wait for him below
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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Proverb: Bwana uwasamehe kwani hawajui wanalofanya
Translation: Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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Proverb: Kawia, ufike
Translation: It is better to delay in order to ensure a safe arrival [Better late than never].
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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Proverb: Heri adui mwerevu kuliko rafiki mjinga
Translation: Better a clever enem than a foolish friend
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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Proverb: Asiyesikia la mkuu huvunjika guu
Translation: He who does not heed the elder's/senior's advice, breaks his leg
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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Proverb: Asiyekuwepo machoni na moyoni hayupo
Translation: The person who is not in sight, is out of mind
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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Proverb: Fuata nyuki ule asali
Translation: Follow the bee so that you may eat honey
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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Proverb: Mbio za sakafuni huishia ukingoni
Translation: Running on the floor finishes at the edge
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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