Mtu hakatai wito, hukataa aiitwalo
MEnglish Translation
A person does not object to being called, but to what they are called for
Context & Meaning
The issue is not the invitation, but the reason or task behind it
Proverb ID
#345Type
Swahili ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Mwenye kuchinja hachelei kuchuna
He who has slaughtered an animal does not hesitate...
He who has slaughtered an animal does not hesitate...
Mwanzo wa chanzo ni chane mbili
The beginning of mat-making is two slips of raffia
The beginning of mat-making is two slips of raffia
Mvungu mkeka
The space under the bed is like a mat
The space under the bed is like a mat
Mtongoo haufi maji
An old man always keeps something in reserve
An old man always keeps something in reserve
Mwangaza mbili moja humponyoka
He who pursues two things at once will miss one
He who pursues two things at once will miss one