Proverbs (Thimo)
Nothing's Like a good Kikuyu Proverb
Wega umaga na mũciĩ
Goodness begin at home
Meaning: Means charity begins at home.
View DetailsNgarĩ ndĩtunyagwo mwana wa njora
You cannot rob a leopard of its cub while it is awake
Meaning: You should never underestimate someone or try to take away what rightfully and fiercely belongs to them
View DetailsNjamba ndĩgĩaga thahu
A brave warrior does not fear consequences .
Meaning: A person of action must be willing to take risks and face the difficult outcomes or criticisms that come with making tough decisions.
View DetailsMũgeni nĩ rũũĩ
A visitor is like a flowing river.
Meaning: A guest is only passing through and will eventually leave, so treat them with utmost hospitality while they are with you.
View DetailsMũka wa mbeũ ndatigagĩria njogu rũhĩa
A brave woman does not leave the elephant's tusk behind.
Meaning: When you set out to achieve a difficult task, you must be determined to finish it completely without giving up halfway.
View DetailsMūrīmi ndaũnagwo moko.
A farmer's hands/arms should not be broken.
Meaning: It means one shouldn't discourage or harm someone who provides for them.
View DetailsMūūgī nī mūtaare
A wise person is the one who is advised.
Meaning: To gain wisdom one should listen to advise, listen and learn from others. One must be ready for guidance.
View DetailsRwī itara rūthekaga rwī riko
Stored firewood laughs at the bring firewood
Meaning: People laugh and make fun of those in trouble yet are next in line.
View DetailsŨkũrũ ndũthambagio rũũĩ-inĩ
Old age cannot be washed away in the river.
Meaning: Certain realities of life, like aging or past mistakes, are inevitable and permanent. You must accept them rather than fighting them.
View Detailsũũmwe nĩ hinya
Unity is strength
Meaning: Its shows how people should work together to succeed, it encourages team work.
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