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proverb [proverb]

Kazi ni kazi

Maana (Definition)

Swahili proverb encouraging people to respect any honest effort to earn a living.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

All honest work is dignified

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Kazi ni hustle

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

"Usidharau biashara yake maana kazi ni kazi."

Translation: Do not despise his business because work is work.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
heshimu kazi
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