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proverb [proverb]

Riziki ya mtu hailiwi na mtu

Maana (Definition)

Proverb reassuring that what God has ordained for an individual cannot be snatched away by rivals.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

One's allotted sustenance cannot be consumed by another / destiny is secure

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

riziki ni ya kila mtu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Spiritual Proverb
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Usiwe na wivu kwa mafanikio ya jirani, riziki ya mtu hailiwi na mtu."

Translation: Do not envy your neighbor's success; one's allotted sustenance cannot be stolen.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Riziki haivukwiBarakakismet
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