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proverb [proverb]

Rika haifichi siri

Maana (Definition)

Proverb stating that peers of the same age group share an intimate level of honesty and transparency.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Age mates do not hide secrets from each other / peers share open truth

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ma-buddies hawafichi stori

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Social Structure
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Waambie ukweli rafiki zako wa rika"

Translation: kwani rika haifichi siri.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Tell the truth to your age mate friendsfor age mates do not hide secretsHirimu huongea waziMarafiki ni kioo
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