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proverb [phrase]

Haraka haraka haina baraka

Maana (Definition)

haste makes waste

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

hurry hurry has no blessing

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

N/A

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

"Fanya kazi kwa umakini; haraka haraka haina baraka."

Translation: Work carefully; haste makes waste.

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