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proverb [proverb]

Chovya chovya haileti afya

Maana (Definition)

A proverb warning against unhygienic or continuous eating habits that lead to digestive illness.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Indiscriminate snacking brings no health / Gluttony harms wellness

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Chovya chovya haileti afya

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

"Kula chakula safi kwa wakati; chovya chovya haileti afya."

Translation: Eat clean meals on schedule; indiscriminate snacking brings no health.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
AfyaChombo cha usafiri
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