proverb [proverb]

Mtaji wa masikini ni nguvu zake mwenyewe

Maana (Definition)

Proverb highlighting that physical effort and hard work are the primary resources for underprivileged individuals.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

a poor person's capital is their own labor / diligence is key to survival

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

jitume mwenyewe

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Fanya kazi kwa juhudi kwani mtaji wa masikini ni nguvu zake mwenyewe."

Translation: Work with dedication because a poor person's capital is their own labor.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Bidii Kazi