proverb [phrase]

Ilivyo andikwa

Maana (Definition)

Proverb reflecting faith in divine destiny asserting that decreed events will surely pass.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

As it is written / Destiny is unalterable

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ndio hivyo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Proverb

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Tulia ndugu maana yote yalitokea kama ilivyo andikwa."

Translation: Be calm brother because all happened as it is written.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Kama si juhudi ni majaliwa