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proverb [proverb]

Chelewa chelewa utakuta mwana si wako

Maana (Definition)

If you delay, you will find the child is not yours. Don't procrastinate.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Delay and you'll find the child is not yours

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Kuslowness inakosti

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

"Lipa deni sasa, chelewa chelewa utakuta mwana si wako."

Translation: Pay the debt now, delay and you'll regret.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kuchelewaHasara ya mjinga
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