proverb [proverb]

Si kila chenye kung'aa ni dhahabu

Maana (Definition)

Warning that attractive outward appearances often hide underlying flaws or deceit.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

All that glitters is not gold / appearances can deceive

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

si kila shine ni gold

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Classic Proverb

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Usimwamini kila mtu haraka, si kila chenye kung'aa ni dhahabu."

Translation: Do not trust everyone quickly; all that glitters is not gold.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Tahadhari ni kinga Idhilali muonekano