Translation:
It(head) is shaved the way the owner wishes.
Postproverbial:
Kĩongo kĩenjagwo na style iria lates
Translation:
The head is shaved in the latest style or fashion
Comments:
Syntactically, the original proverb does not have a particular subject. It is a metaphor for personal targets and desires while the postproverbial is a linear realistic representation of the physical or literal shaving of hair accoding to the latest passion. The original proverb is metaphorical and displays the futility of chasing because although the one chasing may eventually catch up with the target, he too will get tired as well. This is perhaps why the participants are deemed insane in the postproverbial
Language - Region:
gikuyu-kenya
Label:
head
shave
style
fashion