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proverb [proverb]

Aghalabu ya nyota ni mwangaza

Maana (Definition)

A proverb teaching that a person's value is demonstrated by the light and aid they offer others.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Most of a star's worth is its radiance

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Mwangaza ni utu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Philosophical Proverb
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Saidia wenzako kwani aghalabu ya nyota ni mwangaza."

Translation: Help your peers because most of a star's worth is its radiance.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
WemaTaa ya mwangaza
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