March 6, 2008

Mar. 2005: “How are things? Cool! ” – Swahili (Eastern and Central Africa) Proverb

Mambo? Poa! (Swahili) How are things? Cool! (English) Swahili (Eastern and Central Africa) Saying Background, Explanation, Meaning and Everyday Use This popular Swahili saying or slang […]
March 6, 2008

Feb. 2005: “Termites cause death, damage, and great harm to white ants.” – Luo (Kenya, Tanzania) Proverb

Biye ojemo ni ng’wen. (Luo) Mchwa awachongea kumbikumbi. (Swahili) The fierce white ants cause the death of the kind and harmless ants. (Literal English translation) Termites […]
March 6, 2008

Jan. 2005: “The cure of the Ma’di is Ma’di.” – Ma’di (Sudan, Uganda) Proverb

Ma’di a erwa ni Ma’di. (Ma’di) The cure of the Ma’di is Ma’di. (English) Ma’di (Sudan, Uganda) Proverb Background, Explanation, Meaning and Everyday Use The Ma’ […]