Ndugu chungu, jirani mkungu
NEnglish Translation
A brother is like a cooking pot, a neighbor is like the lid
Context & Meaning
Both family and neighbors are essential and complementary
Proverb ID
#411Type
Swahili ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Ndugu mwui afadhali kuwa naye
A bad brother is better than having none
A bad brother is better than having none
Ngozi ivute ili maji
Stretch the hide while it is still wet
Stretch the hide while it is still wet
Ndege mwigo hana mazowea
A bird that imitates others does not get accustome...
A bird that imitates others does not get accustome...
Nia njema ni tabibu, nia mbaya huharibu
A good intention is like a doctor; a bad intention...
A good intention is like a doctor; a bad intention...
Njia ya mwongo fupi
The path of a liar is short
The path of a liar is short