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proverb [proverb]

Siri ya wawili ni siri, ya watatu ni kelele

Maana (Definition)

Warning that confidentiality is lost once shared beyond two trusted confidants.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

A secret between two is secret, between three is noise

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

siri ya wawili

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

"Hifadhi jambo hilo moyoni; siri ya wawili ni siri, ya watatu ni kelele."

Translation: Keep that matter private; a secret between two is secret, between three is noise.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
UjasiriMakiniNakshi ya uwazi
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