proverb [proverb]

Akishiba punda huponda meza

Maana (Definition)

A proverb warning against the ingratitude of untamed people who turn on benefactors.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

When a donkey is full it kicks the trough

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Akishiba punda huponda meza

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Msaidie lakini kumbuka akishiba punda huponda meza."

Translation: Help him but remember when a donkey is full it kicks the trough.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

ushamba Tenda wema uende zako, usisubiri shukrani