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proverb [proverb]

Chema chajiuza, kibaya chajitembeza

Maana (Definition)

A proverb stating that genuine quality attracts people naturally without boastful promotion.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

A good thing sells itself, a bad thing advertises itself

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Chema chajiuza kibaya chajitembeza

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

"Tengeneza bidhaa nzuri maana chema chajiuza kibaya chajitembeza."

Translation: Make a good product because a good thing sells itself while a bad thing advertises itself.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
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