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proverb [proverb]

Fahali wawili wakipigana nyasi huumia

Maana (Definition)

A proverb explaining that when powerful leaders conflict, common citizens suffer the consequences.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

When two bulls fight the grass gets hurt

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Fahali wawili wakipigana nyasi huumia

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

"Siasa za chuki huathiri raia kwani fahali wawili wakipigana nyasi huumia."

Translation: Hostile politics affect citizens because when two bulls fight the grass suffers.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Upatanishi wa migogoroAmani
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