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proverb [proverb]

Sura si roho

Maana (Definition)

Physical appearance does not reflect moral character

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Looks can be deceiving / Face is not the soul

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

sura ni scam

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

"Usidanganyike na uzuri wake, sura si roho"

Translation: Do not be fooled by her beauty, looks are not the soul

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ututu
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