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proverb [proverb]

Taka ndogo haivunji chungu

Maana (Definition)

Proverb encouraging tolerance, reminding that minor imperfections should not destroy grand efforts.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

A tiny speck does not ruin the cooking pot / minor flaws shouldn't spoil good work

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

taka ndogo haivunji chungu

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

"Usivunje urafiki kwa kosa dogo, taka ndogo haivunji chungu."

Translation: Do not destroy friendship over a small mistake; a tiny speck does not ruin the cooking pot.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
VumiliaIpate msamahaurafiki
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