proverb [proverb]

Aliye juu msubiri chini

Maana (Definition)

Admonishing against arrogance, noting that high positions are temporary.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Patience outlasts arrogance / What goes up must come down

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ataanguka tu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Proverb

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Usiwe na kiburi cha madaraka, aliye juu msubiri chini."

Translation: Do not be arrogant with power, what goes up must come down.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Unyenyekevu Subira