Mtumai cha ndugu hufa masikini
MEnglish Translation
One who relies on his brother for maintenance will die poor
Context & Meaning
Self-reliance is the key to prosperity
Proverb ID
#348Type
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Maji hufuata mkondo
Water follows the current
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Majuto ni mjukuu, mwishowe huja kinyume
Regret is like a grandchild; it comes a long time ...
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Mwenye njaa hana mwiko
A hungry person has no manners
A hungry person has no manners
Mvumilivu hula mbivu
The patient one eats ripe fruit
The patient one eats ripe fruit