Proverbs in kiswahili-east africa

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Dr. Ahmad Kipacha

ahmadi.kipacha@nm-aist.ac.tz, ahkipacha@gmail.com

Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, Arusha, Tanzania

Proverb: Njia ya muongo ni fupi
Translation: The way of a liar is short
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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Proverb: Mtaka cha uvunguni, sharti ainame
Translation: The one who wants a thing under the bed should bend
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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Proverb: Nyani haoni kundule
Translation: The ape sees not his own hinder parts
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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Proverb: Penye miti hapana wajenzi
Translation: Where there are trees, there are no builders
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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Proverb: Mfa maji haishi kutapatapa
Translation: A drowning man will clutch at a straw
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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Proverb: Mbuzi hula kwa urefu wa kamba yake
Translation: A goat eats around the lengthy of its rope
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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Proverb: Raha si karaha
Translation: Peace has no aversion
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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Proverb: Maisha ni safari
Translation: Life is a journey
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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Proverb: Penye udhia penyeza rupia
Translation: Where there is trouble, make use of a rupee
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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Proverb: Mwenda pole hajikwai
Translation: One who walks slowly/carefully does not stumble
Language - Region: kiswahili-east africa
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