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Maasai Proverbs

Posted on April 27, 2015 by

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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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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Maasai – OLMURRANI OENKUKUU NAREPISHO (The Moran and the Clinging Creature)

Posted on September 1, 2014 by

Written by: Noonkipa Diana Kasoe Netii apa kulo murran, neiguana nejo pee epuo enjore. Kake etii apa enkukuu nemeisho metalang’a olkeju olang’i. Ore enkarna eina kukuu naa keji Kiraget aa inchere enarepisho. Neiguana ilmurran nejokino pee epuo pooki tenkeju nabo, … Continue reading →

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