Usicheze na simba, ukamtia mkono kinywani
UEnglish Translation
Do not play with a lion by putting your hand in its mouth
Context & Meaning
Do not take foolish risks or overstep dangerous boundaries
Proverb ID
#504Type
Swahili ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "U"
Usinivishe kilemba cha ukoka
Do not put a grass turban on my head
Do not put a grass turban on my head
Usigombe na mkwezi, nazi imeliwa na mwezi
Do not quarrel with the coconut climber; the cocon...
Do not quarrel with the coconut climber; the cocon...
Ukitaja nyoka, shika fimbo mkonomi
When you mention a snake, have a stick ready in yo...
When you mention a snake, have a stick ready in yo...
Uchungu wa mwana, aujua mzazi
The pain of the child is known to the parent
The pain of the child is known to the parent
Ukitaka kula nguruwe, chagua aliyenona
If you want to eat pig, choose a fat one
If you want to eat pig, choose a fat one