Methali za Kiswahili

Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Swahili proverbs

🌟 Proverb of the Day

Mwangaza mbili moja humponyoka
He who pursues two things at once will miss one
You cannot do two things at once effectively
Found 7 proverb(s) starting with "D"

Meaning: Clouds are the sign of rain

Context: Events often have warning signs

Meaning: Blood is thicker than water

Context: Family bonds are stronger than other relationships

Meaning: The boat of a poor man cannot sail near the wind

Context: Poverty limits opportunities

Meaning: The remedy for fire is fire

Context: Sometimes you must fight fire with fire

Meaning: An empty tin cannot stop sounding

Context: Ignorant people are often the loudest

Meaning: The curse of a fowl does not bother the kite

Context: The weak cannot harm the strong

Meaning: A baby should not be hushed with a bad prayer

Context: Do not use harmful means to solve problems