- Haraka haraka haina baraka.
- Meaning: Haste makes waste. (Quick actions often lead to mistakes.)
- Chanda chema huvikwa pete.
- Meaning: A good person is appreciated. (Good deeds are recognized and rewarded.)
- Kila ndege huruka na mbawa zake.
- Meaning: Every bird flies with its wings. (Everyone has their own abilities and strengths.)
- Pesa ni mfalme.
- Meaning: Money is king. (Wealth often holds significant power and influence.)
- Usikate tamaa.
- Meaning: Don’t lose hope. (Always maintain optimism in difficult situations.)
- Mgeni njoo, mwenyeji apone.
- Meaning: The guest comes, and the host benefits. (Welcoming guests can lead to mutual benefits.)
- Kiongozi ni mfano.
- Meaning: A leader is a role model. (Leaders should set a good example for others.)
- Kila mtu ni mfalme katika nyumba yake.
- Meaning: Every person is a king in their own house. (Everyone has authority and respect in their own domain.)
- Maji ukiyavunja, hutavunja sikio.
- Meaning: If you break water, you won’t break an ear. (Some actions have no negative consequences.)
- Fikira mbaya ni adui wa maendeleo.
- Meaning: Bad thoughts are enemies of progress. (Negative thinking hinders growth.)
- Akili ni nywele, kila mtu ana zake.
- Meaning: Intelligence is like hair; everyone has their own. (Everyone has their own unique thoughts and ideas.)
- Jenga nyumba, usijenge kuta.
- Meaning: Build a house, don’t just build walls. (Focus on creating a solid foundation rather than superficial appearances.)
- Ukitaka kufa, fanya kazi ya mwenzio.
- Meaning: If you want to fail, do someone else’s work. (Focus on your own responsibilities for success.)
- Mtu ni watu.
- Meaning: A person is a community. (Individual actions contribute to the society as a whole.)
- Wakati ni dawa.
- Meaning: Time is a healer. (With time, wounds and problems can be resolved.)
- Asiyekubali kushindwa si mshindani.
- Meaning: He who does not accept defeat is not a competitor. (True competitors acknowledge losses and learn from them.)
- Ndege mmoja hairehemu shingo.
- Meaning: One bird does not lift the neck. (Teamwork is essential for success.)
- Kila mti huanguka kwa mti wake.
- Meaning: Every tree falls to its own tree. (You are affected by your own actions.)
- Kuwa na subira ni kunyoosha mti.
- Meaning: Patience is like straightening a tree. (With patience, you can achieve your goals.)
- Ukimwita mzee, huwezi kumwita mtoto.
- Meaning: If you call an elder, you cannot call a child. (Respect the hierarchy in society.)
- Mambo hayaendi bila shingo.
- Meaning: Things do not go without a neck. (Leadership is essential for progress.)
- Nyota ya mtu haiwezi kufichwa.
- Meaning: A person’s star cannot be hidden. (True talent and potential will eventually shine through.)
- Kila jua lina mwangaza wake.
- Meaning: Every sun has its own light. (Everyone has their own unique qualities.)
- Siku njema huonekana asubuhi.
- Meaning: A good day is seen in the morning. (The beginnings often determine the outcomes.)
- Usimwambie mtu utafanya, mwambie umefanya.
- Meaning: Don’t tell someone you will do it; tell them you have done it. (Actions speak louder than words.)
- Kila alicho nacho, ni sawa na chako.
- Meaning: What someone else has is equal to what you have. (Value others’ possessions as you value your own.)
- Kujua ni nusu ya kutenda.
- Meaning: Knowing is half of doing. (Knowledge is a crucial step toward action.)
- Mtu ni maarifa.
- Meaning: A person is knowledge. (The true value of a person lies in their knowledge and wisdom.)
- Kila mzuri ana mbaya.
- Meaning: Every good has its bad. (There are pros and cons to everything.)
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