proverb [proverb]

Samaki mmoja akioza wote wameoza

Maana (Definition)

Proverb cautioning that a single unethical person can corrupt an entire community or team.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

One rotten fish spoils the whole catch / One bad actor ruins group reputation

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fish mmoja akioza wote wameoza

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Proverbial Tradition

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Ondoa mwizi huyo kikosini kwani samaki mmoja akioza wote wameoza."

Translation: Remove that thief from the team for one rotten fish spoils the whole catch.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Onyo la kwanza ni fundisho Nidhamu Zingatia Maadili