proverb [proverb]

Pesa ni sabuni ya roho

Maana (Definition)

A classic proverb observing that financial wealth eases life's burdens and brings psychological relief.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

money is the soap of the soul / wealth alleviates worries

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pesa ni sabuni ya roho

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alipopata mshahara mkubwa alitabasamu maana pesa ni sabuni ya roho."

Translation: When he received a large salary he smiled because money is the soap of the soul.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):