proverb [proverb]

Tabia ni ngozi ya mwili

Maana (Definition)

Proverb stating that deep-seated personal character is inherently part of a person.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Character is like skin / ingrained habits are hard to change

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

character ni skin

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Usishangae na tabia yake kwani tabia ni ngozi ya mwili."

Translation: Do not be surprised by his behavior, for character is like skin.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Tabia Gutu mwenendo