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proverb [proverb]

Huria hainunuliwi

Maana (Definition)

A proverb teaching that true independence and liberty cannot be acquired through money.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Freedom cannot be bought / Liberty is priceless

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

uhuru ni bure

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

"Waliipigania nchi yao wakijua kuwa huria hainunuliwi."

Translation: They fought for their country knowing that freedom cannot be bought.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Uhuru
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