proverb [proverb]

Pamba haivuki bahari

Maana (Definition)

Proverb teaching that fragile plans or weak characters fail when subjected to severe trials.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Cotton cannot cross the ocean / fragile things cannot withstand harsh conditions

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

softie hawezi mavitu ngori

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Trade Lore

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Jitayarishe kikamilifu kabla ya safari"

Translation: pamba haivuki bahari.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):