proverb [proverb]

Uzuri wa mkakasi ndani kipande cha mti

Maana (Definition)

Superficial attractiveness often conceals lack of substance or virtue

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

outer beauty can hide inner emptiness

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

uzuri wa mkakasi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Wisdom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Usidanganyike na muonekano, uzuri wa mkakasi ndani kipande cha mti"

Translation: Don't be fooled by appearance, outer beauty can conceal inner wood

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Tathmini ya mali