Methali za Kiswahili

Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Swahili proverbs

Mjinga akierevuka, mwerevu yupo mashakani

When a fool becomes enlightened, the wise man is in trouble

When the unskilled become skilled, they challenge the established experts

Found 4 proverb(s) starting with "T"

Meaning: Desire is in front, death is behind

Context: In the pursuit of desires, one often forgets the risk of death or failure

Meaning: "Slowly" is the way to go

Context: Slow and steady wins the race

Meaning: A hen's kick does not hurt her chick

Context: A parent's discipline is not meant to harm the child

Meaning: The water of a young coconut is not the same as coconut milk

Context: An immature version is not as good as the real, mature thing