Mjumbe hauawi
MEnglish Translation
A messenger is not killed
Context & Meaning
Do not blame the bearer of bad news
Proverb ID
#286Type
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Proverbs starting with "M"
Mambo kikowa
One good turn deserves another
One good turn deserves another
Maafuu hapatilizwi
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You don't take vengeance on silliness
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A thief is a rogue, but the one who repays is a ge...
A thief is a rogue, but the one who repays is a ge...
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Mwosha huoshwa
The corpse-washer is washed in his turn
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