proverb [proverb]

Asiyekuwepo na lake halipo

Maana (Definition)

A proverb meaning if you are not present during distribution, your rights or portion are forfeited.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

He who is absent gets no share

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Asiyekuwepo na lake halipo

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Fika mapema kikaoni kwani asiyekuwepo na lake halipo."

Translation: Arrive early to the meeting because the absent get no share.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kuhudhuria Asiyekuwepo na lake halipo