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proverb [proverb]

Bahati mbaya haiji mara moja

Maana (Definition)

A proverb noting that when bad luck strikes, multiple related challenges often follow.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Misfortunes never come singly / trouble compounds

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

shida haziji mmoja

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

"Jipe moyo kwani bahati mbaya haiji mara moja."

Translation: Take heart because misfortunes never come singly.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Cheko la msibaFeli mtihani
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