proverb [proverb]

Mlima haukutani na mlima

Maana (Definition)

Proverb reminding people to treat others well upon departing, as human beings inevitably meet again in the future.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

mountains never meet, but people do / paths will cross again

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tutaonana tena mtaani

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Usimfanyie mwenzako ubaya unapoondoka maana mlima haukutani na mlima bali binadamu hukutana."

Translation: Do not mistreat your companion when leaving because mountains never meet, but humans cross paths again.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Ilani ya mkutano marudio kuonana