Methali za Kiswahili

Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Swahili proverbs

Adhabu ya kaburi aijua matti

The torment of the grave is known by the corpse

Only the one experiencing suffering truly understands it

Found 5 proverb(s) starting with "V"

Meaning: If cups are kept together, they are bound to clink

Context: People in close proximity are bound to have occasional conflicts

Meaning: War has no eyes

Context: War is indiscriminate; it kills and destroys without regard for who is innocent

Meaning: A fight with swords cannot be settled with a stick

Context: A serious conflict requires a serious solution

Meaning: A fight between grasshoppers is a joy to crows

Context: The conflicts of the weak are an advantage for the strong

Meaning: Your good fortune is shared with friends; your misfortune is yours alone

Context: Friends are there for the good times, but you often face bad times alone