Proverb

Kagutuĩ ka mũciĩ, gatihakagwo ageni.

Translation

The oilskin of the home is not for applying on strangers.

Comment

The traditional proverb suggests that home affairs should remain secret and should not be revealed to strangers as this is tantamount to washing dirty linen in public.

Postproverbials
  • Postproverbial: Kagutuĩ ka mũciĩ, ti kainooro.
    Translation: The oilskin of the home is not for ‘inooro’ station.
Language

Kenya (Gikuyu)

Tags


home not oilskin stranger