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proverb [proverb]

Samaki hakauki majini

Maana (Definition)

Proverb observing that a person placed in their natural or comfortable element flourishes easily.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

A fish does not dry up in water / one thrives in their native element

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

samaki yupo home

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

"Mchezaji huyo akiwa nchini mwao samaki hakauki majini."

Translation: When that player is in his home country, a fish does not dry up in water.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
MafanikioAthari za mazingiraAsili
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