proverb [proverb]

Sahani iliyofunikwa haingii nzi

Maana (Definition)

Proverb teaching that keeping personal matters private protects one from scandal.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

A covered plate attracts no flies / privacy prevents gossip

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

siri ikifunikwa haina udaku

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Social Ethic

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Tunza siri zako, kwani sahani iliyofunikwa haingii nzi."

Translation: Keep your secrets, for a covered plate attracts no flies.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Hifadhi Faragha Ujasiri