Methali za Kiswahili
Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Swahili proverbs
🌟 Proverb of the Day
Meaning: A matter of which you are ignorant is like a dark night
Context: Ignorance is like darkness
Meaning: One stone will not support a cooking-pot
Context: Collaboration is necessary for success
Meaning: A good name shines in the dark
Context: A good reputation stands out
Meaning: An ivory tooth is not a cure for a gap
Context: A substitute is not the same as the original
Meaning: Effort will not counter the power of God
Context: Human effort has limits
Meaning: The cock crows saying, "My bow is far away."
Context: Boasting about what is not present
Meaning: The country cock does not crow in the town
Context: Outsiders may not fit in
Meaning: The dragon of the lime tree guards against those who pluck the fruits
Context: Jealous people guard what they have
Meaning: The battered old pot has become mere potsherds
Context: Something worn out is finally discarded
Meaning: A big cooking pot is not without hard-burnt rice
Context: In large groups, conflicts are inevitable