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proverb [proverb]

Rika halivunji rika

Maana (Definition)

Traditional proverb teaching that age-mates must maintain loyalty, solidarity, and mutual respect.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Peers do not betray one another

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

peers hawawezi seliana

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

"Vijana hao hawakusalitiana kwani rika halivunji rika."

Translation: Those youth did not betray each other because peers do not betray one another.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
RikaUaminifuUndugu
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