Mgaagaa na mpwa hali vyakula vikavu
MEnglish Translation
A lazy person with a nephew does not eat dry food
Context & Meaning
A lazy person uses others to get what they want
Proverb ID
#276Type
Swahili ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Mbaazi ukikosa maua, husingizia jua
When a pigeon-pea plant has no flowers, it blames ...
When a pigeon-pea plant has no flowers, it blames ...
Mchimba kisima, hakatazwi maji
A well-digger is not refused water
A well-digger is not refused water
Maneno makali hayavunji mfupa
Harsh words do not break bones
Harsh words do not break bones
Msitukane wakunga na uzazi ungalipo
Do not abuse midwives while child-bearing continue...
Do not abuse midwives while child-bearing continue...
Mgonjwa haulizwi uji
A sick person is not asked for porridge
A sick person is not asked for porridge