Ng'ombe avunjikapo guu, hurejea zizini
NEnglish Translation
When a bull breaks its leg, it returns to its yard
Context & Meaning
In times of trouble, one returns to a place of safety or familiarity
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Proverbs starting with "N"
Njia ya mwongo fupi
The path of a liar is short
The path of a liar is short
Nahodha wengi, chombo huenda mrama
With too many captains, the ship goes astray
With too many captains, the ship goes astray
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...
Nta si asali; nalikuwa nazo si uchunga
Wax is not honey; saying "I had them" is not herdi...
Wax is not honey; saying "I had them" is not herdi...
Nyumba ya udongo haihimili vishindo
A mud hut cannot withstand heavy blows
A mud hut cannot withstand heavy blows