Kata pua uunge wajihi
KEnglish Translation
Cut off your nose to mend your face
Context & Meaning
Do not sacrifice essentials for appearances
Proverb ID
#151Type
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Kufa kikondoo, ndiko kufa kiungwana
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Kiburi si maungwana
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Arrogance is not gentlemanly
Kunako matanga, kumekuta mutu
Where there is a formal mourning, has died a perso...
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Usage is like law
Usage is like law