proverb [proverb]

Dau linalovuja halivuki bahari

Maana (Definition)

A proverb teaching that defective plans or compromised character will fail under major trials.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

A leaking boat cannot cross the ocean

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Dau linalovuja halivuki bahari

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Serekebisha makosa yako kwani dau linalovuja halivuki bahari."

Translation: Fix your errors because a leaking boat cannot cross the ocean.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

ondoa dosari Juma mosi ya maandalizi