Methali za Kiswahili

Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Swahili proverbs

🌟 Proverb of the Day

Asiyejua maana haambiwi maana
He who does not recognise reason is not told reason
Do not waste explanations on the unreasonable
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