proverb [proverb]

Hasara haiji pekee

Maana (Definition)

Proverb stating that one loss or misfortune often triggers a sequence of subsequent troubles.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Misfortunes never come singly / Trouble compounds

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

shida huleta shida

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Proverb

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Baada ya duka kuungua, alipoteza pia mkoba wake; kweli hasara haiji pekee."

Translation: After the shop burned down, he also lost his wallet; truly misfortunes never come singly.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

masahibu mfululizo