Proverb

Chien kiyany.

Translation

The past is not insulted.

Comment

The traditional proverb is used to warn individuals who have struggled in life to achieve prosperity. It shows that even if one is wealthy today, the past which is associated with poverty, always lurks around ready to attack.

Postproverbials
  • Postproverbial: Chien ok yombi.
    Translation: The past is never surpassed.
Language

Kenya (Luo)

Tags


not insult past insulted