proverb [proverb]

Aliye juu mngoje chini

Maana (Definition)

A proverb warning powerful people that fortunes change and they will eventually meet those they oppressed.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Wait for the one on high at the bottom

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Aliye juu mngoje chini

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Usimdharau mtu yeyote maana aliye juu mngoje chini."

Translation: Do not despise anyone because power is temporary.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Tahadhari ni kinga Usawa