Nyumba ya udongo haihimili vishindo
NEnglish Translation
A mud hut cannot withstand heavy blows
Context & Meaning
A weak foundation or system cannot endure serious challenges
Proverb ID
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Natuone ndipo twambe, kusikia si kuona
Let us see first, then we can speak; hearing is no...
Let us see first, then we can speak; hearing is no...
Ng'ombe haelemewi na nunduye
A cow is not burdened by its own hump
A cow is not burdened by its own hump
Nifae la mvua nikuifae la jua
Help me during the rainy season, and I will help y...
Help me during the rainy season, and I will help y...
Nimekupaka wanja, wewe wanipaka pilipili
I anointed you with kohl, and you anoint me with p...
I anointed you with kohl, and you anoint me with p...
Nazi mbovu harabu ya nzima
One rotten coconut spoils the whole heap
One rotten coconut spoils the whole heap