idiom
[phrase]
Akiba ya maneno
Maana (Definition)
Exercising prudence and economy of speech to avoid regret or conflict.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
restraint in speech / measured talk
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
weka maneno akiba
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Idiomatic Wisdom
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Usiropoke; kuwa na akiba ya maneno."
Translation: Do not blabber; exercise restraint in speech.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):