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proverb [proverb]

Bila msingi nyumba huanguka

Maana (Definition)

A proverb reminding that any effort or life path built without solid principles will fail.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Without a foundation the house collapses

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Bila msingi nyumba huanguka

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

"Jenga nidhamu kwanza kwani bila msingi nyumba huanguka."

Translation: Build discipline first because without a foundation the house collapses.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Tofali la msingiImara
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