Majumba makubwa husitiri mambo
MEnglish Translation
Big houses conceal a lot
Context & Meaning
Large families or wealthy households often have many secrets
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Mjumbe hauawi
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A messenger is not killed
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Do not assume that someone with a scar is healed
Do not assume that someone with a scar is healed
Mkamatwa na ngazi ndiye mwizi
The one who is caught with the (stolen) skin is th...
The one who is caught with the (stolen) skin is th...
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A brother's child is like the height of your wall ...
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