Postproverbials
Postproverbial: Takabva nako kuZANU hakuna mabasa
Translation: We came from the place of ZANU, (the ruling political party that has become very unpopular) there are no jobs
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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Translation: We came from the place of ZANU, (the ruling political party that has become very unpopular) there are no jobs
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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Postproverbial: Takabva nako kuZANU hakuna mabasa
Translation: We came from the place of ZANU, (the ruling political party that has become very unpopular) there are no jobs
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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Translation: We came from the place of ZANU, (the ruling political party that has become very unpopular) there are no jobs
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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Postproverbial: Rieko chando ngama ofuwo
Translation: Wisdom disturbs the stupid
Proverb: Rieko chando jorieko
Translation: Wisdom disturbs the wise
Language - Region: Luo (Kenya)
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Translation: Wisdom disturbs the stupid
Proverb: Rieko chando jorieko
Translation: Wisdom disturbs the wise
Language - Region: Luo (Kenya)
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Postproverbial: Ondiek ok nyier gi chiemo
Translation: The hyena does not laugh with food
Proverb: Ondiek ok nyier nono
Translation: The hyena does not laugh in vain
Language - Region: Luo (Kenya)
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Translation: The hyena does not laugh with food
Proverb: Ondiek ok nyier nono
Translation: The hyena does not laugh in vain
Language - Region: Luo (Kenya)
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Postproverbial: Nyathi moyieng’ ok or
Translation: A satisfied child is not sent
Proverb: Nyathi moyieng’ nyalowang’o dero
Translation: A satisfied child can burn down the granary.
Language - Region: Luo (Kenya)
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Translation: A satisfied child is not sent
Proverb: Nyathi moyieng’ nyalowang’o dero
Translation: A satisfied child can burn down the granary.
Language - Region: Luo (Kenya)
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Postproverbial: Kik iyany nyang’ biro muonyi
Translation: Do not insult the crocodile, it will swallow you
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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Translation: Do not insult the crocodile, it will swallow you
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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Postproverbial: Kik ipakri gi mwandu wuonu
Translation: Do not praise yourself with your father’s wealth
Proverb: Kik ipakri gi mwandu owadu
Translation: Do not praise yourself with your brother’s wealth
Language - Region: Luo (Kenya)
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Translation: Do not praise yourself with your father’s wealth
Proverb: Kik ipakri gi mwandu owadu
Translation: Do not praise yourself with your brother’s wealth
Language - Region: Luo (Kenya)
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Postproverbial: Gweno jadich gi koke
Translation: The hen busies itself with its nails
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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Translation: The hen busies itself with its nails
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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Postproverbial: Kik ipakri ne kiny, ikia
Translation: Do not praise yourself about tomorrow, you never know
Proverb: Kik ipakri ne kiny kawuono
Translation: Do not praise yourself about tomorrow today
Language - Region: Luo (Kenya)
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Translation: Do not praise yourself about tomorrow, you never know
Proverb: Kik ipakri ne kiny kawuono
Translation: Do not praise yourself about tomorrow today
Language - Region: Luo (Kenya)
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Postproverbial: Nyathi mioro ema yieng’
Translation: It is the child who accepts errands that gets satisfied
Proverb: Nyathi mioro ema chiethne duong’
Translation: It is the child who accepts errands that has big excreta
Language - Region: Luo (Kenya)
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Translation: It is the child who accepts errands that gets satisfied
Proverb: Nyathi mioro ema chiethne duong’
Translation: It is the child who accepts errands that has big excreta
Language - Region: Luo (Kenya)
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