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proverb [proverb]

Mkuki kwa nguruwe

Maana (Definition)

Proverb condemning hypocrites who enjoy subjecting others to pain but complain bitterly when treated the same way.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

a spear to a pig is sweet, to a human bitter / unfair double standards

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

double standards za mtaani

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

"Alipokea adhabu aliyowapa wenzake kwani mkuki kwa nguruwe mtamu, kwa mwanadamu mchungu."

Translation: He received the punishment he inflicted on others because a spear to a pig is sweet, but to a human bitter.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
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