proverb [proverb]

Mjukuu wa ndovu naye ni ndovu

Maana (Definition)

Proverb expressing that character traits and nobility of ancestors endure in descendants.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

the grandchild of an elephant is still an elephant / noble traits persist

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

damu ni mzito

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Binti huyo ana hekima kama babu yake, kwani mjukuu wa ndovu naye ni ndovu."

Translation: That girl has wisdom like her grandfather, for the grandchild of an elephant is still an elephant.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Asili ukawa