proverb [proverb]

Adhabu ya kaburi aijua maiti

Maana (Definition)

A proverb teaching that deep personal suffering can only truly be felt by the sufferer.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

The torment of the grave is known only to the deceased

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Adhabu ya kaburi aijua maiti

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Empathy Wisdom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Usimdharau anayelia maana adhabu ya kaburi aijua maiti."

Translation: Do not mock one who weeps because grave torment is known to the victim.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Zika Uchungu mateso