Da biara Abibifoo Mmebusem: Daily Kmtyw Proverb-gctid27316

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Kikesa kia makesa nkuma za lusânga utûnganga kio.

It is the experience transferred by public forums that builds the (community) military courage.

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Wölöf

Bala nga xam luw taat di jariñ, mbate toog jote.

You only learn the value of your butt when it is time to sit down.
On ne connaît l'utilité des fesses qu'au moment de s'asseoir.

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Gikuyu

Andu matari ndundu mahuragwo na njuguma imwe

People who have not secret agreement are beaten by a single club.

A group of men not bound by a secret will be easily beaten by a single man

Lack of union spells weakness

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Gikuyu

Ageni eri matiri utugire

Two guests (at the same time) have no welcome.

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Bapedi Proverb

GOYA MORAGO GASE GO TSHABA FELA GOYO TSEA MATLA A MASWA

This means that to make backward steps does not mean that we are running away but only to go fuel our strength and power.

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Gikuyu

Agikuyu moi kuhitha ndia, matiui kuhitha uhoro

The Kikuyu know how to conceal their quiver, but do not know how to conceal their secrets.

The Kikuyu, though very clever in concealing their arms, cannot keep secrets from the members of their tribe.

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Gikuyu

Gukira kuri ngatho

To keep one's tongue is worthy of praise
Silence is golden.

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Kuria

Hano wangere iyomokoro oregeenda bwire.

Swahili

Kama ukikataa la mkuu utatembea mpaka machweo.

If you refuse the advice of an elder you will walk until sunset.

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Swahili

Baada ya dhiki, faraja.

No matter how hard it may get, a way out or eventual comfort will be provided. (Literal English)
After hardship comes relief. (Figurative English)

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Swahili

Maji ya moto hayachomi nyumba.

Hot water does not burn down the house.

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Gusii

Modera i'se mono tanakomora mwando.

Swahili

Anayejiweka mstari wa mbele kumuhudumia babake hukosa urithi.

The person who tends to ingratiate himself to his father without involving others never inherits the father's property.

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Haya

Amaisho gomukuru gakila orumuli kumulika.

Swahili

Fumbo mfubie mjinga mwerevu huling'amua.

The eyes of the wise person see through you.

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Dagbani

Naawuni yi kabigi a gbali, o ni wuhi a ni yen kpahi shem.

If The Creator breaks your leg, He/She will teach you how to limp.

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Toposa

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 become weak and you can't run after your animals.

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Ga (Ghana)

Anyeminu ni le kusum le, ledzi moni ke onukpai yeo nii.

The brother or sister who does not respect the traditions of the elders will not be allowed to eat with the elders.