Proverbs

Proverb: Kugocha kunoda kwaamai, kwemwana kunodzima moto
Translation: Roasting is tolerated when it is mother doing it, when the child does it, it is described as destructive to the fire
Language - Region: shona-zimbabwe
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Proverb: Paduku paduku, tinosvika
Translation: Step by step, we will be there
Language - Region: shona-zimbabwe
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Proverb: Kuseri kweguva hakuna muteuro
Translation: There is no prayer beyond the grav
Language - Region: shona-zimbabwe
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Proverb: Takabva nako, kumhunga hakuna pwa
Translation: We came from the place of sorghum, there are no sweet reeds
Language - Region: shona-zimbabwe
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Proverb: Rieko chando jorieko
Translation: Wisdom disturbs the wise
Language - Region: luo-kenya
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Proverb: Ondiek ok nyier nono
Translation: The hyena does not laugh in vain
Language - Region: luo-kenya
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Proverb: Nyathi moyieng’ nyalowang’o dero
Translation: A satisfied child can burn down the granary.
Language - Region: luo-kenya
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Proverb: Kik iyany nyang’ ka pod in ei pi
Translation: Do not insult the crocodile when you are still in the water
Language - Region: luo-kenya
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Proverb: Kik ipakri gi mwandu owadu
Translation: Do not praise yourself with your brother’s wealth
Language - Region: luo-kenya
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Proverb: Gweno jadich gi ombich nyawadgi
Translation: The hen busies itself with the intestines of the other
Language - Region: luo-kenya
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