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proverb [proverb]

Sisi ni abiria wa dunia

Maana (Definition)

Proverb emphasizing humility and morality, reminding humanity of fleeting earthly life.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

We are mere passengers on earth / life is transient

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

sisi ni passengers tu

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

"Usiwe na kiburi cha mali kwani sisi ni abiria wa dunia tu."

Translation: Do not be arrogant about wealth because we are mere passengers on earth.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
UnyenyekevuUzi wa maishaRiba ya kifo
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