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proverb [proverb]

Yatima hafundishwi kulia

Maana (Definition)

Suffering and hardship naturally teach resilience without needing formal instruction.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

An orphan needs no lessons to weep / Pain teaches naturally

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

msoto inafundisha msee

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

"Anajua kujitetea kwani yatima hafundishwi kulia."

Translation: He knows how to fend for himself because an orphan needs no lessons to weep.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Busara
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