March 2, 2008
Ngoko ya ng’wana itamilaga igino.(Sukuma) Kuku mwenye vifaranga hamezi funza (nyungunyungu). (Swahili) The hen with baby chicks doesn’t swallow the worm. (English) Sukuma ( Tanzania) Proverb […]
Introduction
A special feature of this website is to circulate worldwide an “African Proverb of the Month.” Our plan to is post an important proverb from a different African country every month. We use a simple format that includes: first, meaning and use of the proverb; second, biblical parallel; and third, application of the proverb. African proverbs of previous months are found under “Resources” starting with the June, 1998 “African Proverb of the Month.” You are invited to send an African Proverb to the moderator@afriprov.org to be posted on this website. We hope this can be a participatory website. Welcome.
March 2, 2008
Ahari amahoro umuhoro uramwa. (Rundi) Là où il y a la paix une serpette peut raser/couper les cheveux. (French) Kuliko na amani mundu hunyoa ndevu/hukata nywele. […]
March 2, 2008
Ugendelage uludodi ulukafu luladenyeha. (Bena) Tembelea mti mbichi mkavu utavunjika. (Swahili) Walk on a fresh tree, the dry one will break. (English) Bena ( Tanzania ) […]
March 2, 2008
Oli fo’nu oko kpa ma gbaluka ebe. (Igala) When a tree falls on a yam farm and kills the farm’s owner, you don’t waste time counting […]
March 2, 2008
Gaba malusi ne mamvi. (Sumbwa) Yamekuwa matapishi na mavi. (Swahili) Like vomit and shit under your feet (the rumormonger spreads scandal).(English) Sumbwa ( Tanzania ) Proverb […]
March 2, 2008
Kud mbelawa a hada a hwad. (Mafa) Les larmes de l’orphelin coulent dans le ventre. (French) The tears of the orphan run inside. (English) Mafa ( […]
March 2, 2008
Akili ni ndonge. (Sheng) Akili ni mali. (Swahili) Use of brains begets wealth. (English) Sheng ( Kenya ) Saying Background, Explanation, Meaning and Everyday Use The […]
March 2, 2008
Ngora inlingino nanine; ndobagi nalobehe ngoba. (Nuba-Tira) Cows are born with ears; later they grow horns. (English) Nuba-Tira ( Sudan ) Proverb Background, Explanation, Meaning and […]
March 2, 2008
Wang’ mithiedho ema gawi. (Luo) Jicho ulilotibu ndilo linarudi kukuangalia vibaya. (Swahili) An eye that you treat is the one that turns against you. (English) Luo( […]