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proverb [proverb]

Risasi haichagui lengo

Maana (Definition)

Proverb warning people to shun political violence, as stray conflict harms innocent bystanders.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

A flying bullet has no eyes / violence inflicts indiscriminate harm

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

risasi haina macho

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

"Epuka ghasia mtaani kwani risasi haichagui lengo."

Translation: Avoid street violence because a flying bullet inflicts indiscriminate harm.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Tahadhari ni kingaAmaniUsalama
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