Tag Archives: African

Maasai Proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1.  Ainyoo pee iton enaa enkitok nayamishe?      Why do you behave like a woman whose son has just gotten married? 

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Fipa Proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Ichifulala ukasi chitisi kulemesha inzuusi.     One who bathes willingly with cold water doesn’t feel the cold.

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Ga Proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation) 1. Faa yalo dzwaa gbe.   The one who fetches the water is the one who is likely to break the pot.   

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Fulani Proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Munyal deefan hayre.                        Patience can cook a stone. 

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Kwanyama (Oshiwambo) Proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Waalombwelwa noyi niiso paantu.    If you do not listen to good advice, you will be embarrassed in public.

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Ngoreme proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Utamirhe ya mokorho, urhagenda bwirhe.     If you refuse the elder’s advice you will walk the whole day. 

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Shubi proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation) 1. Otakubuza Lukole wahikile Mubaga.  Don’t ask for Lukole when you have already reached [the village of] Mubaga.  2. Ukuelekeza atakushisha ni vyiza agaruke    It is difficult to be a … Continue reading →

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Acholi proverbs

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

Collected by: African Proverbs, Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanations) 1. Agulu pii odiyo otac.  The water pot presses upon the small circular pad.  2.  Labwor ma kok pe mako lee.      A roaring lion does not catch … Continue reading →

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Gusii proverbs

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

Collected by:  African Proverbs, Sayings and Stories  (visit to read proverbs explanations) 1.  Totiana maseta, gwatiana masetoka.      Do not boast about yourself before performing an event, but after the event.  2.  Binto mbikone: sasati eibora mache, rosana rwaibora … Continue reading →

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Ngoni proverbs

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Mila mata, pewiyomboka mtandu wa libihi.      Swallow saliva before you cross a one-log bridge.  2. Nihumili kutali, lunikomi lugendu.      I have come a long way; … Continue reading →

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