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proverb [proverb]

Chovya chovya yamaliza chombo cha asali

Maana (Definition)

A proverb warning that small continuous expenditures eventually drain large financial reserves.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Constant small dips empty the honey pot / Small leaks drain wealth

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Chovya chovya yamaliza chombo cha asali

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

"Udhibiti Matumizi yako madogo ya kila siku maana chovya chovya yamaliza chombo cha asali."

Translation: Control your small daily spending because constant small dips empty the honey pot.

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