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
Proverb ID
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Swahili ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Ngoma ivumayo haidumu
A drum that is beaten loudly does not last long
A drum that is beaten loudly does not last long
Ngoma ivumayo haikawii kupasuka
A drum that is sounded loudly will soon split
A drum that is sounded loudly will soon split
Nyumba ya udongo haihimili vishindo
A mud hut cannot withstand heavy blows
A mud hut cannot withstand heavy blows
Ngozi ivute ili maji
Stretch the hide while it is still wet
Stretch the hide while it is still wet
Ndege mjanja hunaswa na tundu bovu
A clever bird is trapped by a rotten cage
A clever bird is trapped by a rotten cage