Proverb

Ngatho ithingatagia, ĩngĩ.

Translation

One good turn deserves another.

Comment

The sense of doing good in the traditional proverb is about receiving the same or more commendation when needed. The sense in the postproverbial is that of doing good for the purpose of achieving fame.

Postproverbials
  • Postproverbial: Ngatho ithingatagia, ngumo.
    Translation: One good turn deserves fame.
Language

Kenya (Gikuyu)

Tags


good turn deserve another