proverb [proverb]

Tofali moja halijengi nyumba

Maana (Definition)

A proverb stating that major achievements require collective effort and multiple contributions.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

One brick does not build a house / teamwork is essential

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

umoja ni nguvu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Proverb

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Usiidharau michango ya wenzako; tofali moja halijengi nyumba."

Translation: Do not despise peers' contributions; one brick does not build a house.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Umoja Ushirikiano Mjengo