proverb [proverb]

Akipenda chongo huita kengeza

Maana (Definition)

A proverb highlighting how infatuation makes a person overlook major flaws in their beloved.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

When in love a blind eye is called a squint / Love ignores flaws

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Akipenda chongo huita kengeza

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Psychological Proverb

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Asione makosa ya mpenzi wake kwani akipenda chongo huita kengeza."

Translation: He sees no faults in his lover because when in love a flaw is minimized.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Wivu wa mapenzi Mahaba