Swahili proverbs

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Proverbs of the Swahili language

Proverbs (Alphabetical)Edit

  • Dhamiri safi ni tandiko laini
    • A clear conscience is a soft mat (or pillow)
  • Dua la kuku halimpati mwewe
    • The prayer of the fowl does not bother the hawk
  • Fadhila ya punda ni mateke
    • The gratitude of a donkey is a kick
  • Fuata nyuki ule asali
    • Follow the bee so that you may eat honey
  • Haraka haraka haina baraka
    • Hurry, hurry, has no blessings
  • Hisani haiozi
    • Kindness does not spoil
  • Msinji ukiinama hauna nguvu, usiushtaki ukuta ukianguka
    • A foundation that is not level is not strong, don't blame the wall if it falls down
  • Ukijifanya asali nzi wote watakula
    • If you make yourself (like) honey all the flies will devour you

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