proverb [proverb]

Oa bila mahari ni kutwaa bure

Maana (Definition)

A traditional proverb stressing the cultural necessity of paying bride price to seal marriage respect.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

marrying without dowry is taking for free / value of traditional bride price

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mahari ni lazima

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kijana alipeleka ng'ombe wa mahari maana oa bila mahari ni kutwaa bure."

Translation: The young man delivered dowry cattle because marrying without dowry is taking for free.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Oa bila mahari ni kutwaa bure Dondoa Vitasa vya milango