proverb [proverb]

Dau la mnyonge haliendeshwi joshi

Maana (Definition)

A proverb explaining that disadvantaged people face severe limitations when competing against the mighty.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

A poor man's boat cannot sail against strong winds

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Dau la mnyonge haliendeshwi joshi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Proverb

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alipoteza kesi hiyo maana dau la mnyonge haliendeshwi joshi."

Translation: He lost that court case because a poor man's boat cannot sail against strong winds.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Dau la mnyonge haliendeshwi joshi Haki