proverb [proverb]

Mbwa aleavyo ndivyo afundishwavyo

Maana (Definition)

A proverb stating that childhood upbringing and early education determine lifelong adult behavior.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

as a dog is raised, so it is trained / early discipline shapes character

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tabia ni kuanzia udogoni

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Traditional Proverb

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wazazi wamfunze mtoto nidhamu kwani mbwa aleavyo ndivyo afundishwavyo."

Translation: Parents should teach a child discipline because as a dog is raised, so it is trained.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

malezi bora Nidhamu