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proverb [proverb]

Rika halileti akili

Maana (Definition)

Proverb stating that maturity of judgment stems from experience, not mere chronological age.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Age alone does not bring wisdom

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

miaka si neno

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

"Usimdharaulie kijana; rika halileti akili."

Translation: Do not despise the youth; age alone does not bring wisdom.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
HekimaBusaraElimu haina umri
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