Sumu ya neno ni neno
SEnglish Translation
The antidote to a word is a word
Context & Meaning
A verbal attack is best countered with a verbal reply
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "S"
Sikio haliali na njaa
The ear does not go to bed hungry
The ear does not go to bed hungry
Sitafuga ndwele na waganga tele
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I shall not suffer from illness while doctors abou...
Siku utakayokwenda uchi, ndiyo siku utakayokutana na mkweo
The day you go naked is the day you will meet your...
The day you go naked is the day you will meet your...
Shoka lisilo mpini halichanji kuni
An axe without a handle cannot split firewood
An axe without a handle cannot split firewood
Siku njema huonekana asubuhi
A good day is evident in the morning
A good day is evident in the morning