Mwenye kubebwa hujikaza
MEnglish Translation
He who is carried must cling on
Context & Meaning
If someone helps you, you must also help yourself
Proverb ID
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Swahili ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Mla kuku wa mwenziwe miguu humwelekea
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Regret is like a grandchild; it comes a long time ...
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Mchumia juani, hula kivulini
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Mhama ago hanyeli, huenda akauya papo
A traveler does not defecate at his campsite, as h...
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Mwana wa ndugu kirugu, mjukuu ni mutu mbali
A brother's child is like the height of your wall ...
A brother's child is like the height of your wall ...