proverb [proverb]

Nyumba njema si mlango

Maana (Definition)

A proverb cautioning against judging people or homes by outward appearances alone.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

a good house is not judged by its front door / inner worth matters

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tabia ya ndani

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Tazama tabia yake maana nyumba njema si mlango."

Translation: Observe her character because a good house is not judged by its door.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Idhibati ya ubora Tabia Sifa