proverb [proverb]

Njia ya mwongo ni fupi

Maana (Definition)

A proverb teaching that dishonesty and lies are inevitably exposed in a short time.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

the liar's way is short / deception is quickly exposed

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

uongo haudumu

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Sema ukweli mara zote maana njia ya mwongo ni fupi."

Translation: Speak the truth always because the liar's way is short.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Ukweli Heshima Uaminifu