Proverbs

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
Proverb: Kila ndege hutua katika mti aupendao
Translation: Each bird perches on its favourite tree
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
Proverb: Kidole kimoja hakivunji chawa
Translation: One finger does not kill a head louse
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
Proverb: Kufa si kuisha
Translation: To die is not [the same as] to come to an end
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
Proverb: Kunguru mwoga hukimbiza ubawawe
Translation: The timid crow withdraws his wings from harm
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
Proverb: La kuvunda halina ubani
Translation: The rotten one has no incense
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
Proverb: Maji yakimwagika hayazoleki
Translation: Spilt water cannot be gathered
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
Proverb: Mbio za sakafuni huishia ukingoni
Translation: Running on the floor finishes at the edge
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
Proverb: Mchagua jembe si mkulima
Translation: One who selects a hoe is not a real farmer
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
Proverb: Mchimba kisima huingia mwenyewe
Translation: A well-digger enters it by himself
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa