proverb [proverb]

Tamaa mbele mauti nyuma

Maana (Definition)

Proverb warning that blind greed obscures oncoming danger and leads to disaster.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Greed ahead, destruction behind / reckless avarice leads to ruin

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

greed ni trap

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Acha kukimbilia mali ya haramu; tamaa mbele mauti nyuma."

Translation: Stop chasing illicit wealth; greed ahead, destruction behind.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Tamaa mbele mauti nyuma Hatarishi maangamizi