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proverb [proverb]

Msafiri kafiri

Maana (Definition)

Proverb explaining that people on long journeys are granted leniency regarding strict ritual or social customs due to travel hardships.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

a traveler is excused from strict rules / journey brings compromises

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

safari haina u-strict

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

"Usikereke na chakula alichokula maana msafiri kafiri hata akiwa imamu."

Translation: Do not be offended by what he ate because a traveler is excused from strict rules even if he is an imam.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Ipate msamahaSafariVigezo na masharti
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