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proverb [proverb]

Chembe na chembe hjaza kibaba

Maana (Definition)

Reminding that small consistent efforts add up to massive achievements.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Small savings accumulate to substantial wealth / Grain by grain

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kidogo kidogo inajaa

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

"Weka akiba kila siku, kwani chembe na chembe hjaza kibaba."

Translation: Save every day, for grain by grain fills the container.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
AkibaTunda la ustahimilivu
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