proverb [proverb]

Samaki akikua hawezi kukunjwa

Maana (Definition)

Proverb emphasizing that character education must begin early before habits solidify with age.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

A mature fish cannot be bent / train children while still young

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

samaki akikua hakunjiki

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Childrearing Wisdom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mfunze mtoto tabia njema sasa kwani samaki akikua hawezi kukunjwa."

Translation: Teach the child good manners now because a mature fish cannot be bent.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Limbiko la malezi Nidhamu Busara