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proverb [proverb]

Pupa huzaa mwana wa haramu

Maana (Definition)

Warning that hasty, unconsidered decisions lead to flawed outcomes and disastrous results.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Haste gives birth to an illegitimate child / reckless haste causes regret

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

haraka huleta regret

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

"Fanya maamuzi kwa utulivu"

Translation: usisahau pupa huzaa mwana wa haramu.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Make decisions with calmdo not forget haste gives birth to regretHaraka haraka haina barakaNjia ya mkato ni njia ya mkasa
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