proverb [proverb]

Sifa bila kitendo ni upepo

Maana (Definition)

Proverb stating that boasting or receiving praise means nothing unless backed by solid deeds.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Praise without action is mere wind

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

talk bila work ni ziro

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Social Ethics

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Fanya kazi kwa vitendo kwani sifa bila kitendo ni upepo."

Translation: Deliver results through deeds for praise without action is mere wind.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

vitendo Kazi matokeo