Asiyefunzwa na mamaye, hufunzwa na ulimwengu
AEnglish Translation
He who was not taught by his mother will be taught by the world
Context & Meaning
Life teaches hard lessons if parents fail
Proverb ID
#64Type
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Anayeonja asali, huchonga mzinga
He who tastes honey makes a hive
He who tastes honey makes a hive
Atangazaye mirimo si mwana wa ruwari
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The one who allocates the tasks is not the son of ...
Asiye na mengi, ana machache
Even he who has not many troubles has a few
Even he who has not many troubles has a few
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He who does not listen to his elder's advice comes...
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He who is absent loses his share
He who is absent loses his share