idiom [noun]

Mwanzo wa busara

Maana (Definition)

An idiom referring to humility or active listening as the vital starting point for gaining true wisdom.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

foundation of wisdom / first step of sound reasoning

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

start ya hekima

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Philosophical Idiom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kusikiliza wazee ni mwanzo wa busara kwa kijana yeyote."

Translation: Listening to elders is the foundation of wisdom for any youth.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Hekima Busara Elimu