proverb [proverb]

Fadhili za punda ni mateke

Maana (Definition)

A proverb describing ungrateful individuals who respond to good deeds with hostility or betrayal.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Kindness to a donkey is returned with kicks

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Fadhili za punda ni mateke

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alinigeuka baada ya kumsaidia kwani fadhili za punda ni mateke."

Translation: He turned on me after I helped him because kindness to a donkey brings kicks.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

usaliti uovu Tenda wema uende zako, usisubiri shukrani