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Toposa Proverbs

Posted on April 8, 2015 by

Collected by: African Proverbs, Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanations)   1. Kitacakari nyakook ewonit ngibaren.     An empty stomach can make a person lose his or her cattle; that is, when the  stomach is empty the legs … Continue reading →

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Anyuak Proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1.  Døø wøk adhienga teek.        The beer is difficult to strain. 

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Kiga Proverbs

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Collected by:  African Proverbs, Sayings and Stories  (visit to read proverbs explanations)   1. Kati kinikwa kakiri kabisa.  A stick is straightened while still young. 

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Haya proverbs

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Collected by: African proverbs, sayings and stories (visit to see proverb explanation)    1. Endimi elima emparangwa etaha.       Individuals have different talents.                             2. Akalimi Karungi … 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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Sukuma proverbs

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

Collected by:  African proverbs sayings and  stories  (visit to read explanations of the proverbs)   1. Magembe abili gatakitaga kwikumya.      The hoes of two people cultivating together in a field sometimes clash (hit) against       each … Continue reading →

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Konso – Karratta ka Karmaa

Posted on January 26, 2015 by

Written By: Dr. Ongaye Oda Xatta kiini ka karratta ka karmaa ka ollin kalan. Ka ollin horeeta siksanni. Karmaa ka horeeta dawwe. Okkata a karratta ka innaa qapa ka dale. Ikka sakaaritteeta qape ka kalshe. Ka qapee, kiini ka jenjeela … Continue reading →

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Konso – Moottadaa lakki

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Written by: Dr. Ongaye Oda  Nama lakki ollin moottummi kiini xattaayye.  Ka haka parraa lekaa ollin moottumeen, ka parraa lekayaa moottumoositin ollin aaneen aanenee, ka, tikkaapa kaso ollin annii kiini ka ollin jaqaa ikni. Ka ollinniw firummi. Ka kuyya’ata takkaayyee, … Continue reading →

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