proverb [proverb]

Pakacha limevujisha mchele

Maana (Definition)

Proverb used when a confidential matter or hidden plan gets accidentally revealed to the public.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

the woven leaf basket leaked the rice / a secret has been exposed

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

siri kuvuja

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Siri ya njama ilifichuka maana pakacha limevujisha mchele."

Translation: The conspiracy secret came out because the woven basket leaked the rice.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

siri kuonekana Wazi