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proverb [proverb]

Teke la kuku halimuumizi mwanawe

Maana (Definition)

Parental correction is done out of love, not malice

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

A mother's discipline does not harm her child

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

adabu ya mzazi

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

"Usikasirike na mama, teke la kuku halimuumizi mwanawe"

Translation: Don't be angry at mother, a hen's kick doesn't hurt her chick

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Mlezi
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