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proverb [proverb]

Ongera ya mdomo haishibishi tumbo

Maana (Definition)

Proverb emphasizing that empty congratulations or praise without tangible help is useless.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Mouth praises do not fill the stomach / action is better than mere words

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

stooy mob haipashishi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Folk Wisdom
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Msaidie kwa pesa badala ya maneno tu"

Translation: kwani ongera ya mdomo haishibishi tumbo.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Help him with money instead of just wordsfor verbal praise does not fill the stomachManeno matupu hayajazi kibabaAhadi ni deni
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