proverb [proverb]

Boti haiendi bila makasia

Maana (Definition)

Literally 'a boat doesn't move without oars', stressing that action is necessary for results.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Progress requires active effort / Nothing happens automatically

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

lazima upige msuli

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Maritime Proverb

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Jitahidi masomoni, kwani boti haiendi bila makasia."

Translation: Work hard in school, for a boat does not move without oars.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Juhudi msuli