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proverb [proverb]

Arubaini za mwizi ni arobaini

Maana (Definition)

A famous proverb meaning every wrongdoer will eventually be caught and held accountable.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

A thief's days are numbered

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Arubaini za mwizi ni arobaini

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Legal Wisdom
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Usiibe maana arubaini za mwizi ni arobaini."

Translation: Do not steal because a thief's days are numbered.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
shikwamwisho wa uovu
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