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proverb [proverb]

Ganga ya mganga

Maana (Definition)

A proverb pointing out that experts often solve problems for everyone except in their own lives.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

A healer's cure works for others but not himself

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Ganga ya mganga

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

"Alishindwa kutatua Shida zake mwenyewe kwani ganga ya mganga haigangi nafsi."

Translation: He failed to solve his own issues because a healer's cure does not heal himself.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
TibaMgangaHalmashauri ya ushauri
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