proverb [proverb]

Fahari ni meno ya tembo

Maana (Definition)

A proverb teaching that ostentatious pride and showing off come at a heavy cost.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Pride is as costly as elephant tusks

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Fahari ni meno ya tembo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Proverb

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Usitumie akiba yako yote kwa starehe kwani fahari ni meno ya tembo."

Translation: Do not spend all your savings on luxury because pride comes at a heavy cost.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kiburi maonyesho