proverb [proverb]

Ngoswe hafi kwa moshi

Maana (Definition)

Proverb warning that persistent problems or hardy foes will not yield to mild pressure.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

a tough rat does not die from smoke / resilient foes require decisive effort

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

vumilia ngori

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Ongeza juhudi maana ngoswe hafi kwa moshi."

Translation: Increase your effort because a tough rat does not die from smoke alone.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Uvumilivu Yeyusha Ugumu