Proverb

Mwana ũrĩ kĩo ndagaga, mũthambia.

Translation

A hardworking child does not lack one to wash him.

Comment

In the original proverb, hardwork is a prerequisite to being washed, hence encouraging. In the postproverbial, being dirty is stressed as the outcome of hard work.

Postproverbials
  • Postproverbial: Mwana ũrĩ kĩo ndagaga, gĩko.
    Translation: A hardworking child does not fail to be dirty.
Language

Kenya (Gikuyu)

Tags


child person not wash clean hardworking