proverb [proverb]

Inzi hazingii mdomo uliofungwa

Maana (Definition)

Proverb emphasizing that remaining silent and prudent prevents unnecessary conflicts and mistakes.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Flies do not enter a closed mouth / Discretion prevents trouble

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

nyamaza ulinde mdomo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Proverb

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kumbuka kwamba inzi hazingii mdomo uliofungwa unapokuwa kwenye kikao."

Translation: Remember that flies do not enter a closed mouth when you are in a meeting.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kimya ni heshima