Methali za Kiswahili

Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Swahili proverbs

🌟 Proverb of the Day

Mtegemea nundu haachi kunona
He who relies on the hump (of a camel) will not fail to grow fat
Relying on a wealthy or knowledgeable person brings benefits
Found 12 proverb(s) starting with "W"

Meaning: A person of substance cannot be sunk; one meant for two garments does not wear one

Context: You cannot keep a good person down; destiny will be fulfilled

Meaning: Those who quarrel are the ones who reconcile

Context: The fiercest arguments often happen between those who are closest

Meaning: Antimony from Manga is not a cure for one-eyedness

Context: Even the best solution has its limits; it cannot solve every problem

Meaning: Are you anointing me with oil using the back of the bottle?

Context: Are you pretending to help me while actually giving me nothing?

Meaning: When elephants fight, the grass gets hurt

Context: When the powerful clash, the common people suffer

Meaning: A letter is half of meeting

Context: A letter is better than no communication, but not as good as seeing someone in person

Meaning: They may do as they please, but should their companions do likewise, they protest

Context: People often have double standards; they criticize in others what they permit in themselves

Meaning: Two are not one

Context: Two heads are better than one; collaboration is valuable

Meaning: Kindness does not rot

Context: A good deed is never forgotten; its value lasts

Meaning: Give to the multitude, for if you don't give, they will take with their own hands

Context: Sometimes it is wiser to yield to popular demand to avoid greater trouble

Meaning: Too much cunning is followed by darkness

Context: Being too clever can lead to one's downfall

Meaning: A song finds its way to the dance

Context: Things have a way of ending up where they belong