proverb [proverb]

Ila ya mtu ni tabia yake

Maana (Definition)

Proverb teaching that physical appearance matters less than moral character defect.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

A person's flaw lies in their character

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tabia ndio shida

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Proverb

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Msiangalie sura maana ila ya mtu ni tabia yake."

Translation: Do not judge by looks because a person's defect lies in their character.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Tabia Zuri Halikosi Kasoro