Tag Archives: Proverbs

Kiga Proverbs

Posted on April 8, 2015 by

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

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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

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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

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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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Borana – Borana Proverbs

Posted on April 15, 2014 by

BORANA PROVERBS 1. Haadha dhabuu mannaa haadha dhabduu wayyaa.     Having a destitute mother is better for one than not having mother at all. 2. Dhalaafi i ijoolleef uletu qoricha.    For women and children, stick is (the right) … Continue reading →

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