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proverb [proverb]

Mwenye nguvu mpishe

Maana (Definition)

Give way to a powerful person. It is wise to yield to someone stronger.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Give way to a powerful person

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Mpatie bazu njia

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

"Usibishane naye, mwenye nguvu mpishe."

Translation: Don't argue with him, give way to a powerful person.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
NguvuBusara
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