idiom [verb]

Enga mbele

Maana (Definition)

Literally 'look forward'; an idiomatic counsel to focus on future goals rather than past mistakes.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

look ahead to the future

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

enga mbele

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Inuka uenga mbele badala ya kujuta yaliyopita."

Translation: Rise and look ahead to the future instead of regretting the past.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Tazama mbali Panga Fanya