idiom [noun]

Sahau ya kale

Maana (Definition)

The collective erosion of historical memory and ancient cultural practices over generations.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

amnesia of history / forgotten past memories

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

sahau kale

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Historical Metaphor

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Vijana wanatakiwa kujifunza mila ili kuepuka sahau ya kale."

Translation: Youth ought to learn traditions to avoid the amnesia of historical heritage.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Jengo la kumbukumbu Nyayo za historia Utamaduni