Mwaria ciene, nĩ mũrigo nĩ ciake.

He who talks about others does not know about himself.

The traditional proverb is metaphorical and cautions people against being overly concerned in other people’s affairs. The postproverbial is a literal observation seeking the right vocabulary for those who talk about others.

• Postproverbial: Mwaria ciene, nĩ wa mũcene.
  Translation: He who talks about others is a gossiper.
  

Kenya (Gikuyu)

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know person not self others talk