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proverb [proverb]

Elimu ni mali

Maana (Definition)

A proverb emphasizing that education provides permanent value superior to material riches.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Knowledge is wealth

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Elimu ni mali

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

"Wazazi walimsomesha mtoto wao wakiamini elimu ni mali."

Translation: Parents educated their child believing that knowledge is wealth.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Biashara ni mchanga haileti utajiri wa usiku mmojaChota maarifa
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