proverb [proverb]

Fadhili zivunja mfupa

Maana (Definition)

A proverb teaching that consistent goodwill can overcome deep hostility.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Kindness can soften even a hard heart

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Fadhili zivunja mfupa

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Onyesha wema hata kwa adui yako kwani fadhili zivunja mfupa."

Translation: Show kindness even to your enemy because goodwill can break a hard bone.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Wema ihsani Upendo